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City of Fairmont
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 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fairmont | 10,891 | 10,677 | 10,385 | 10,251 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Population by Age
| Population | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 630 |
| 5-9 | 606 |
| 10-14 | 590 |
| 15-19 | 606 |
| 20-24 | 523 |
| 25-29 | 509 |
| 30-34 | 634 |
| 35-39 | 641 |
| 40-44 | 603 |
| 45-49 | 546 |
| 50-54 | 553 |
| 55-59 | 572 |
| 60-64 | 679 |
| 65-69 | 755 |
| 70-74 | 635 |
| 75-79 | 489 |
| 80-84 | 357 |
| 85+ | 457 |
| 18+ | 8,179 |
| Median Age | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Population by Race
| City of Fairmont | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total | 10,385.00 |
| White Alone | 86.57% |
| Black Alone | 1.17% |
| American Indian Alone | 0.66% |
| Asian Alone | 0.93% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.24% |
| Some Other Race | 4.66% |
| Two or More Races | 5.77% |
| Hispanic Origin | 11.28% |
| Diversity Index | 39.60 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Growth Rate
| City of Fairmont | 2025 - 2030 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.26% |
| Households | -0.31% |
| Families | -0.50% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,704 | 4,816 | 4,672 | 4,600 |
| Housing Units | 5,038 | 5,255 | 5,137 | 5,060 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 3,055 | 3,044 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,617 | 1,556 | ||
| Vacant Units | 465 | 460 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Home Value
| City of Fairmont | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,421 | $290,681 |
| Average Home Value | $233,603 | $318,785 |
| <$50,000 | 262 | 239 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 424 | 244 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 390 | 240 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 610 | 380 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 262 | 192 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 304 | 279 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 282 | 420 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 276 | 482 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 235 | 531 |
| $1,000,000 + | 1 | 2 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 216 |
| 2000-2009 | 172 |
| 1990-1999 | 258 |
| 1980-1989 | 451 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,024 |
| 1960-1969 | 622 |
| 1950-1959 | 736 |
| 1940-1949 | 298 |
| 1939 or Before | 1,335 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Income
| City of Fairmont | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $60,585 | $68,002 |
| Average Household | $84,065 | $91,027 |
| Per Capita | $37,849 | $40,878 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Household Income
| City of Fairmont | 2025 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 364 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 442 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 473 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 525 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 895 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 624 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 854 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 200 |
| $200,000+ | 295 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 5,018 |
| In-County Residents | 4,464 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 526 |
| Drive Alone | 4,115 |
| Carpooled | 256 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 352 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 5 |
| Walked | 182 |
| Other | 90 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 347 |
| 5-9 minutes | 2,012 |
| 10-14 minutes | 940 |
| 15-19 minutes | 306 |
| 20-24 minutes | 328 |
| 25-29 minutes | 151 |
| 30-34 minutes | 232 |
| 35-39 minutes | 68 |
| 40-44 minutes | 38 |
| 45-59 minutes | 57 |
| 60-89 minutes | 80 |
| 90+ minutes | 107 |
| Average Travel Time | 15 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 8,077 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 86 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 58 |
| Construction | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 984 |
| Wholesale Trade | 241 |
| Retail Trade | 1,311 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 105 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 20 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 14 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 82 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 450 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 84 |
| Gasoline Stations | 11 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 20 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 58 |
| General Merchandise Str | 467 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 139 |
| Information | 59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 321 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 85 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 73 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 163 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 121 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 239 |
| Legal Services | 33 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 26 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 96 |
| Educational Services | 936 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 1,015 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 216 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 763 |
| Accommodation | 61 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 702 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 660 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 62 |
| Public Administration Emp | 619 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Educational Attainment (25+)
| City of Fairmont | 2025 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 126 |
| Some High School | 222 |
| GED | 364 |
| Graduated High School | 2,172 |
| Some College/No Degree | 1,313 |
| Associates Degree | 1,221 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,194 |
| Graduate Degree | 818 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 683 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 8 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 3 |
| Construction Bus | 36 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 32 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 23 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 80 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 13 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 5 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 3 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 9 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 11 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 11 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 2 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 4 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 12 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 10 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 16 |
| Information Bus | 9 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 52 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 10 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 17 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 25 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 33 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 44 |
| Legal Services Bus | 9 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 21 |
| Educational Services Bus | 20 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 67 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 16 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 40 |
| Accommodation Bus | 8 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 32 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 109 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 15 |
| Public Administration Bus | 59 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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