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There are 11,000 people living in Fairmont, which, thanks to a growing immigrant community attracted to the area’s agricultural economy, is on track to becoming increasingly diverse micropolis. There are 4,812 households and 2,816 families residing in the city, with a population density of 349.1 per square mile.
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fairmont | 10,919 | 10,680 | 10,361 | 10,207 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 668 | 558 | 560 |
| 5-9 | 607 | 568 | 547 |
| 10-14 | 613 | 565 | 549 |
| 15-19 | 579 | 522 | 524 |
| 20-24 | 565 | 553 | 523 |
| 25-29 | 605 | 589 | 568 |
| 30-34 | 544 | 585 | 547 |
| 35-39 | 536 | 551 | 548 |
| 40-44 | 569 | 522 | 544 |
| 45-49 | 739 | 533 | 557 |
| 50-54 | 847 | 609 | 542 |
| 55-59 | 781 | 708 | 601 |
| 60-64 | 667 | 785 | 647 |
| 65-69 | 541 | 738 | 766 |
| 70-74 | 434 | 682 | 717 |
| 75-79 | 405 | 499 | 580 |
| 80-84 | 417 | 329 | 426 |
| 85+ | 561 | 465 | 461 |
| 18+ | 8,394 | 8,322 | 8,199 |
| Median Age | 45 | 47 | 47 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
| City of Fairmont | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total | 10,361.00 |
| White Alone | 87.96 |
| Black Alone | 1.03 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.44 |
| Asian Alone | 0.79 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.07 |
| Some Other Race | 4.18 |
| Two or More Races | 5.52 |
| Hispanic Origin | 10.39 |
| Diversity Index | 36.60 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
| City of Fairmont | 2023 - 2028 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.30% |
| Households | -0.10% |
| Families | -0.17% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,709 | 4,817 | 4,704 | 4,681 |
| Housing Units | 5,038 | 5,251 | 5,171 | 5,106 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 3,311 | 3,355 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,393 | 1,326 | ||
| Vacant Units | 467 | 425 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
| City of Fairmont | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,944 | $193,224 |
| Average Home Value | $192,276 | $220,857 |
| <$50,000 | 268 | 154 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 628 | 470 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 609 | 489 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 630 | 653 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 340 | 445 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 240 | 385 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 302 | 399 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 215 | 266 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 72 | 86 |
| $1,000,000 + | 1 | 1 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 71 |
| 2000-2009 | 245 |
| 1990-1999 | 248 |
| 1980-1989 | 524 |
| 1970-1979 | 825 |
| 1960-1969 | 517 |
| 1950-1959 | 1,008 |
| 1940-1949 | 543 |
| 1939 or Before | 1,016 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
| City of Fairmont | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $55,921 | $60,522 |
| Average Household | $82,996 | $91,624 |
| Per Capita | $37,715 | $42,054 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income Base
| City of Fairmont | 2023 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 529 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 454 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 420 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 715 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 752 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 697 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 641 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 217 |
| $200,000+ | 279 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 5,136 |
| In-County Residents | 4,717 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 419 |
| Drive Alone | 4,138 |
| Carpooled | 224 |
| Public Transport | 27 |
| Work at Home | 490 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 359 |
| 5-9 minutes | 2,070 |
| 10-14 minutes | 912 |
| 15-19 minutes | 423 |
| 20-24 minutes | 317 |
| 25-29 minutes | 61 |
| 30-34 minutes | 215 |
| 35-39 minutes | 46 |
| 40-44 minutes | 9 |
| 45-59 minutes | 56 |
| 60-89 minutes | 81 |
| 90+ minutes | 98 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 8,217 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 50 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 49 |
| Construction | 163 |
| Manufacturing | 1,051 |
| Wholesale Trade | 226 |
| Retail Trade | 1,091 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 106 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 20 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 13 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 91 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 427 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 112 |
| Gasoline Stations | 14 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 20 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 54 |
| General Merchandise Str | 234 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 138 |
| Information | 71 |
| Finance & Insurance | 327 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 75 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 92 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 160 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 99 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 242 |
| Legal Services | 33 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 10 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 89 |
| Educational Services | 896 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 1,496 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 179 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 726 |
| Accommodation | 44 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 682 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 637 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 75 |
| Public Administration Emp | 652 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
| City of Fairmont | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 319 |
| Graduated High School | 2,247 |
| Associates Degree | 1,185 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,279 |
| Graduate Degree | 605 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 681 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 6 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 3 |
| Construction Bus | 34 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 34 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 24 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 82 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 13 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 5 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 3 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 11 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 10 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 12 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 2 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 4 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 12 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 10 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 15 |
| Information Bus | 9 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 50 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 8 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 17 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 25 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 28 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 45 |
| Legal Services Bus | 9 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 22 |
| Educational Services Bus | 21 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 71 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 17 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 39 |
| Accommodation Bus | 6 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 33 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 105 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 18 |
| Public Administration Bus | 56 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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