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Demographics
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 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fairmont | 10,919 | 10,680 | 10,359 | 10,230 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 668 | 577 | 582 |
| 5-9 | 607 | 571 | 559 |
| 10-14 | 613 | 564 | 553 |
| 15-19 | 579 | 518 | 532 |
| 20-24 | 565 | 562 | 523 |
| 25-29 | 605 | 613 | 579 |
| 30-34 | 544 | 578 | 569 |
| 35-39 | 536 | 551 | 547 |
| 40-44 | 569 | 507 | 543 |
| 45-49 | 739 | 543 | 546 |
| 50-54 | 847 | 608 | 544 |
| 55-59 | 781 | 732 | 602 |
| 60-64 | 668 | 777 | 670 |
| 65-69 | 541 | 712 | 761 |
| 70-74 | 434 | 651 | 698 |
| 75-79 | 405 | 489 | 560 |
| 80-84 | 417 | 320 | 407 |
| 85+ | 561 | 487 | 456 |
| 18+ | 8,394 | 8,303 | 8,183 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46 | 46 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Population by Race
| City of Fairmont | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total | 10,359.000 |
| White Alone | 88.190 |
| Black Alone | 0.950 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.490 |
| Asian Alone | 0.760 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.040 |
| Some Other Race | 4.080 |
| Two or More Races | 5.480 |
| Hispanic Origin | 10.070 |
| Diversity Index | 35.900 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Growth Rate
| City of Fairmont | 2022 - 2027 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.25% |
| Households | -0.20% |
| Families | -0.21% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,709 | 4,817 | 4,685 | 4,638 |
| Housing Units | 5,038 | 5,251 | 5,176 | 5,119 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 3,257 | 3,269 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,427 | 1,370 | ||
| Vacant Units | 491 | 481 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Home Value
| City of Fairmont | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,019 | $222,946 |
| Average Home Value | $185,942 | $230,619 |
| <$50,000 | 188 | 117 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 691 | 355 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 552 | 207 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 618 | 660 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 453 | 645 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 309 | 667 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 266 | 411 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 145 | 164 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 20 | 12 |
| $1,000,000 + | 1 | 4 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 20 |
| 2000-2009 | 283 |
| 1990-1999 | 275 |
| 1980-1989 | 450 |
| 1970-1979 | 832 |
| 1960-1969 | 517 |
| 1950-1959 | 861 |
| 1940-1949 | 565 |
| 1939 or Before | 1,256 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
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Income
| City of Fairmont | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $59,024 | $67,015 |
| Average Household | $82,983 | $91,198 |
| Per Capita | $37,548 | $41,370 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Household Income Base
| City of Fairmont | 2022 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 423 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 415 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 350 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 779 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 828 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 782 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 708 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 145 |
| $200,000+ | 255 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 4,806 |
| In-County Residents | 4,389 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 407 |
| Drive Alone | 3,934 |
| Carpooled | 333 |
| Public Transport | 29 |
| Work at Home | 328 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 263 |
| 5-9 minutes | 2,286 |
| 10-14 minutes | 737 |
| 15-19 minutes | 458 |
| 20-24 minutes | 223 |
| 25-29 minutes | 60 |
| 30-34 minutes | 171 |
| 35-39 minutes | 45 |
| 40-44 minutes | 0 |
| 45-59 minutes | 107 |
| 60-89 minutes | 59 |
| 90+ minutes | 69 |
| Average Travel Time | 14 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 8,204 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 52 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 49 |
| Construction | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 1,102 |
| Wholesale Trade | 224 |
| Retail Trade | 1,101 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 112 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 17 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 13 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 99 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 426 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 112 |
| Gasoline Stations | 14 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 24 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 13 |
| General Merchandise Str | 214 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 57 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 86 |
| Information | 81 |
| Finance & Insurance | 373 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 115 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 92 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 166 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 95 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 234 |
| Legal Services | 38 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 15 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 79 |
| Educational Services | 894 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 1,439 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 148 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 738 |
| Accommodation | 94 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 644 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 675 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 84 |
| Public Administration Emp | 710 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
Educational Attainment (25+)
| City of Fairmont | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 273 |
| Graduated High School | 2,632 |
| Associates Degree | 877 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,364 |
| Graduate Degree | 537 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 676 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 7 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 3 |
| Construction Bus | 30 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 35 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 23 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 92 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 14 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 4 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 3 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 3 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 16 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 8 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 11 |
| Information Bus | 10 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 54 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 9 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 17 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 28 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 26 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 46 |
| Legal Services Bus | 10 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 21 |
| Educational Services Bus | 20 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 65 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 14 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 37 |
| Accommodation Bus | 6 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 31 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 105 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 20 |
| Public Administration Bus | 59 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11
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