Fairmont, NC

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Fairmont Overview

2,519
TOTAL POPULATION
1,082
MALE POPULATION
1,437
FEMALE POPULATION
75.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
132.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,530
PER CAPITA INCOME
$34,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$31,731
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,307
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
866
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
42.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fairmont Zip Codes

Fairmont Area Codes

Race in Fairmont

The most populous races in Fairmont are Black / African American (1,346 | 53.4%), White / Caucasian (641 | 25.5%), and Native / Alaskan (508 | 20.2%).
Race in Fairmont
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,34653.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan50820.2%
White / Caucasian64125.5%
Two or more Races240.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,519100.0%

Ancestry in Fairmont

The most populous ancestries reported in Fairmont are American (901 | 35.8%), Lumbee (391 | 15.5%), English (105 | 4.2%), Scotch-Irish (88 | 3.5%), and Irish (68 | 2.7%), together accounting for 61.7% of all Fairmont residents.
Ancestry in Fairmont
Ancestry# Population% Population
African50.2%
American90135.8%
Arab160.6%
Cherokee120.5%
Dutch30.1%
English1054.2%
European200.8%
Finnish30.1%
German411.6%
Irish682.7%
Iroquois130.5%
Italian50.2%
Lumbee39115.5%
Norwegian90.4%
Polish50.2%
Scotch-Irish883.5%
Scottish160.6%
Subsaharan African50.2%
Welsh30.1%
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Immigrants in Fairmont

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fairmont came from Asia (11 | 0.4%), Israel (7 | 0.3%), Western Asia (7 | 0.3%), Eastern Asia (4 | 0.2%), and Korea (4 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Fairmont residents.
Immigrants in Fairmont
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia110.4%
Eastern Asia40.2%
Israel70.3%
Korea40.2%
Western Asia70.3%
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Sex and Age in Fairmont

Sex and Age in Fairmont

The most populous age groups in Fairmont are 20 to 24 Years (114 | 10.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (129 | 9.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fairmont
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (6.2%)74 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years101 (9.3%)41 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years50 (4.6%)61 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years107 (9.9%)92 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years114 (10.5%)80 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years58 (5.4%)78 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years39 (3.6%)45 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years26 (2.4%)65 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years48 (4.4%)63 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years31 (2.9%)77 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years54 (5.0%)118 (8.2%)
55 to 59 Years100 (9.2%)118 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years70 (6.5%)129 (9.0%)
65 to 69 Years75 (6.9%)115 (8.0%)
70 to 74 Years40 (3.7%)63 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years45 (4.2%)85 (5.9%)
80 to 84 Years30 (2.8%)103 (7.2%)
85 Years and over27 (2.5%)30 (2.1%)
Total1,082 (100.0%)1,437 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fairmont

Median Family Size in Fairmont

The median family size in Fairmont is 3.27 persons per family, with single female/mother families (288 | 47.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (245 | 40.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fairmont
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple245 (40.7%)2.82
Single Male/Father69 (11.5%)3.43
Single Female/Mother288 (47.8%)3.61
Total Families602 (100.0%)3.27

Median Household Size in Fairmont

The median household size in Fairmont is 2.50 persons per household, with single male/father households (69 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.01 persons per household. non-family households (400 | 39.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fairmont
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple245 (24.4%)2.88
Single Male/Father69 (6.9%)4.01
Single Female/Mother288 (28.7%)3.69
Non-family400 (39.9%)1.14
Total Households1,002 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairmont

Out of a total of 1,002 households in Fairmont, 602 (60.1%) are family households, while 400 (39.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 270, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 369.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairmont
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-369 (36.8%)
2-Person Households270 (27.0%)25 (2.5%)
3-Person Households157 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households143 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households24 (2.4%)6 (0.6%)
6-Person Households8 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total602 (60.1%)400 (39.9%)

Female Fertility in Fairmont

Fertility by Age in Fairmont

Average fertility rate in Fairmont is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 52.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fairmont
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (52.4%)54.0
35 to 50 years10 (47.6%)47.0
Total21 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairmont

19.0% of women with births (21) in Fairmont are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairmont
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Total4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)

Fertility by Education in Fairmont

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fairmont
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (80.9%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (19.1%)190.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairmont

80.9% of women with births in Fairmont are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairmont
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)

Income in Fairmont

Income Overview in Fairmont

Per Capita Income in Fairmont is $20,530, while median incomes of families and households are $34,500 and $31,731 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,519$20,530
Median Family Income602$34,500
Mean Family Income602$50,645
Median Household Income1,002$31,731
Mean Household Income1,002$46,984
Income Deficit602$11,307
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,5193.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,51996.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,5190.46

Earnings by Sex in Fairmont

Average Earnings in Fairmont are $32,500, $32,868 for men and $31,607 for women, a difference of 3.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Fairmont
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male363 (41.2%)$32,868
Female519 (58.8%)$31,607
Total882 (100.0%)$32,500

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairmont

The most common earnings brackets in Fairmont are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (39 | 10.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (65 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairmont
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7 (1.9%)10 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99915 (4.1%)6 (1.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (3.3%)42 (8.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (3.0%)9 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (3.9%)24 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (3.3%)48 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49920 (5.5%)7 (1.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9999 (2.5%)11 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (2.2%)18 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99932 (8.8%)15 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99939 (10.7%)65 (12.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99917 (4.7%)24 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99922 (6.1%)44 (8.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99939 (10.7%)29 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99930 (8.3%)41 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99925 (6.9%)15 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (2.8%)38 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (5.2%)45 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (4.4%)17 (3.3%)
$100,000+6 (1.7%)11 (2.1%)
Total363 (100.0%)519 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairmont

Average earnings in Fairmont are $34,632 for men and $33,676 for women, a difference of 2.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,611, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $28,309. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,083, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,409.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairmont
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$28,309$29,821
College or Associate's Degree$35,625$26,563
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$53,611$62,083
Total$34,632$33,676

Family Income in Fairmont

Family Income Brackets in Fairmont

According to the Fairmont family income data, there are 112 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Fairmont
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006911.5%
$10,000 to $14,999447.3%
$15,000 to $24,99911218.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997913.1%
$35,000 to $49,9996911.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996510.8%
$75,000 to $99,9996911.5%
$100,000 to $149,9998714.5%
$150,000 to $199,99981.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairmont

3-person families (111 | 18.4%) account for the highest median family income in Fairmont with $60,469 per family, while 3-person families (111 | 18.4%) have the highest median income of $20,156 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairmont
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families321 (53.3%)$34,750
3-Person Families111 (18.4%)$60,469
4-Person Families143 (23.7%)$23,750
5-Person Families19 (3.2%)$28,393
6-Person Families8 (1.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total602 (100.0%)$34,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairmont

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairmont
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners189 (31.4%)$24,321
1 Earner281 (46.7%)$28,869
2 Earners117 (19.4%)$111,932
3+ Earners15 (2.5%)$0
Total602 (100.0%)$34,500

Household Income in Fairmont

Household Income Brackets in Fairmont

With 160 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Fairmont, accounting for 16.0% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (0.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fairmont
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011311.3%
$10,000 to $14,99912912.9%
$15,000 to $24,99916016.0%
$25,000 to $34,99912312.3%
$35,000 to $49,99913613.6%
$50,000 to $74,99910110.1%
$75,000 to $99,99912212.2%
$100,000 to $149,99910410.4%
$150,000 to $199,99980.8%
$200,000+60.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fairmont

The median household income in Fairmont is $31,731, with the highest median household income of $37,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 388 households (38.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,833, with 206 households (20.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fairmont
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years34 (3.4%)$30,714
25 to 44 Years206 (20.6%)$25,833
45 to 64 Years388 (38.7%)$37,000
65+ Years374 (37.3%)$32,833
Total1,002 (100.0%)$31,731

Poverty in Fairmont

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairmont

With 30.3% poverty level for males and 36.7% for females among the residents of Fairmont, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (100.0%) and 61 females (82.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairmont
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60 (89.5%)61 (82.4%)
5 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years92 (76.0%)57 (73.1%)
12 to 14 Years11 (50.0%)19 (79.2%)
15 Years16 (38.1%)18 (81.8%)
16 and 17 Years7 (58.3%)9 (36.0%)
18 to 24 Years26 (15.7%)74 (59.2%)
25 to 34 Years8 (8.3%)49 (39.8%)
35 to 44 Years11 (14.9%)59 (46.1%)
45 to 54 Years39 (45.9%)37 (19.0%)
55 to 64 Years18 (10.6%)52 (21.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (9.3%)29 (16.3%)
75 Years and over19 (18.6%)60 (28.6%)
Total325 (30.3%)524 (36.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairmont

According to the poverty statistics in Fairmont, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.7% of males and 83.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairmont
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (10.4%)13 (17.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (24.0%)21 (26.9%)
12 to 14 Years11 (50.0%)5 (20.8%)
15 Years26 (61.9%)4 (18.2%)
16 and 17 Years5 (41.7%)16 (64.0%)
18 to 24 Years140 (84.3%)51 (40.8%)
25 to 34 Years89 (91.7%)74 (60.2%)
35 to 44 Years63 (85.1%)69 (53.9%)
45 to 54 Years46 (54.1%)158 (81.0%)
55 to 64 Years152 (89.4%)195 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years97 (90.6%)149 (83.7%)
75 Years and over83 (81.4%)150 (71.4%)
Total748 (69.7%)905 (63.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairmont

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fairmont show that 7.3% or 18 of the total 245 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 19.5%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairmont
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children189 (95.0%)10 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children33 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total227 (92.6%)18 (7.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairmont

According to the poverty data in Fairmont, 23.2% or 16 single-father households and 49.3% or 142 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (47.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (95.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairmont
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children5 (10.9%)17 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children11 (47.8%)64 (64.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)61 (95.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (23.2%)142 (49.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairmont

The poverty data for Fairmont shows that 18 of the married-couple family households (7.3%) and 158 of the single-parent households (44.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (19.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 household (95.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairmont
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (5.0%)22 (12.9%)
1 or 2 Children8 (19.5%)75 (61.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)61 (95.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (7.3%)158 (44.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Fairmont

Employment by Class of Employer in Fairmont

Among the 791 employed individuals in Fairmont, private company employees (551 | 69.7%), state government employees (87 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (58 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fairmont
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees55169.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)131.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)243.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations587.3%
Local Government Employees374.7%
State Government Employees8711.0%
Federal Government Employees212.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total791100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fairmont

According to the labor force statistics for Fairmont, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,061), 42.0% or 866 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.7% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 81.2% or 164 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 52.2% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fairmont
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years46 (34.1%)24 (52.2%)
20 to 24 Years80 (41.2%)14 (17.5%)
25 to 29 Years66 (48.5%)5 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years56 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years164 (81.2%)22 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years169 (60.4%)10 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years131 (60.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years97 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total866 (42.0%)75 (8.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairmont

According to labor force statistics for Fairmont, 61.0% of individuals (683) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,119) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 37 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.4% or 149 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.3% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairmont
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School37 (31.6%)28 (24.3%)
High School Diploma223 (51.6%)35 (8.1%)
College / Associate Degree274 (70.8%)14 (3.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher149 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total683 (61.0%)60 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fairmont

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairmont are Community & Social Service (136 | 17.2%), Education Instruction & Library (69 | 8.7%), Education, Arts & Media (51 | 6.5%), Management (48 | 6.1%), and Business & Financial (25 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fairmont

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairmont, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (70.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (35.3%), and Legal Services & Support (31.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fairmont
OccupationMaleFemale
Management34 (70.8%)14 (29.2%)
Business & Financial4 (16.0%)21 (84.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 23 (16.9%)113 (83.1%)
Education, Arts & Media12 (23.5%)39 (76.5%)
Legal Services & Support5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (8.7%)63 (91.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (35.3%)11 (64.7%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)67 (27.2%)179 (72.8%)
Total (Overall)324 (41.0%)467 (59.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fairmont are Food Preparation & Serving (49 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (42 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (38 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (7 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Fairmont

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fairmont, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Healthcare Support (73.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fairmont
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (26.3%)28 (73.7%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (42.9%)24 (57.1%)
Personal Care & Service7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Total (Category)42 (28.0%)108 (72.0%)
Total (Overall)324 (41.0%)467 (59.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fairmont are Sales & Related (108 | 13.7%), and Office & Administration (76 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fairmont

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fairmont
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related67 (62.0%)41 (38.0%)
Office & Administration19 (25.0%)57 (75.0%)
Total (Category)86 (46.7%)98 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)324 (41.0%)467 (59.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fairmont are Construction & Extraction (17 | 2.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fairmont

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fairmont
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)324 (41.0%)467 (59.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fairmont are Production (72 | 9.1%), Material Moving (58 | 7.3%), and Transportation (56 | 7.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fairmont

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fairmont
OccupationMaleFemale
Production17 (23.6%)55 (76.4%)
Transportation49 (87.5%)7 (12.5%)
Material Moving38 (65.5%)20 (34.5%)
Total (Category)104 (55.9%)82 (44.1%)
Total (Overall)324 (41.0%)467 (59.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairmont

Employment Industries in Fairmont

The major employment industries in Fairmont include Health Care & Social Assistance (124 | 15.7%), Educational Services (101 | 12.8%), Manufacturing (93 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (76 | 9.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (63 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Fairmont

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairmont

The Fairmont industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (88.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (87.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fairmont
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing31 (33.3%)62 (66.7%)
Wholesale Trade26 (52.0%)24 (48.0%)
Retail Trade58 (76.3%)18 (23.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)
Professional & Scientific6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support17 (50.0%)17 (50.0%)
Educational Services12 (11.9%)89 (88.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16 (12.9%)108 (87.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (14.3%)54 (85.7%)
Public Administration28 (45.2%)34 (54.8%)
Total324 (41.0%)467 (59.0%)

Education in Fairmont

School Enrollment in Fairmont

The most common levels of schooling among the 488 students in Fairmont are high school (133 | 27.3%), elementary school (124 | 25.4%), and middle school (108 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Fairmont
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool306.1%
Kindergarten224.5%
Elementary School12425.4%
Middle School10822.1%
High School13327.3%
College / Undergraduate5711.7%
Graduate / Professional142.9%
Total488100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairmont

Out of a total of 488 students who are enrolled in schools in Fairmont, 5 (1.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 483 (99.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (11.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairmont
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds40 (88.9%)5 (11.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total483 (99.0%)5 (1.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairmont

Education (110 | 31.6%), business (46 | 13.2%), liberal arts & history (38 | 10.9%), arts & humanities (33 | 9.5%), and science & technology (31 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 348 individuals in Fairmont who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairmont
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural226.3%
Physical & Health Sciences216.0%
Psychology82.3%
Social Sciences246.9%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology318.9%
Business4613.2%
Education11031.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History3810.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications154.3%
Arts & Humanities339.5%
Total348100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fairmont

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairmont

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fairmont are males with 2 vehicles (119, accounting for 36.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (133, making up 25.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairmont
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle21 (6.5%)35 (7.5%)
1 Vehicle100 (30.9%)185 (39.6%)
2 Vehicles119 (36.7%)133 (28.5%)
3 Vehicles63 (19.4%)67 (14.3%)
4 Vehicles21 (6.5%)27 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)20 (4.3%)
Total324 (100.0%)467 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fairmont

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fairmont are 20 to 24 minutes (171 commuters, 22.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (132 commuters, 17.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (91 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Fairmont
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes729.3%
5 to 9 Minutes9111.7%
10 to 14 Minutes425.4%
15 to 19 Minutes638.1%
20 to 24 Minutes17122.0%
25 to 29 Minutes557.1%
30 to 34 Minutes13217.0%
35 to 39 Minutes253.2%
40 to 44 Minutes101.3%
45 to 59 Minutes476.0%
60 to 89 Minutes486.2%
90 or more Minutes212.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Fairmont

The most common commute times in Fairmont are 5 to 9 minutes (58 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (123 commuters, 27.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fairmont
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes41 (12.7%)31 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes58 (17.9%)33 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes14 (4.3%)28 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes17 (5.2%)46 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes48 (14.8%)123 (27.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)55 (12.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes45 (13.9%)87 (19.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes11 (3.4%)14 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (1.5%)5 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes33 (10.2%)14 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes31 (9.6%)17 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes21 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairmont

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fairmont are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (54, 16.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (109, 24.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairmont
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17 (5.2%)53 (11.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8 (2.5%)22 (4.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM17 (5.2%)17 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM35 (10.8%)55 (12.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16 (4.9%)28 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM29 (8.9%)63 (13.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35 (10.8%)109 (24.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM54 (16.7%)26 (5.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM41 (12.7%)19 (4.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11 (3.4%)11 (2.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM34 (10.5%)20 (4.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6 (1.8%)30 (6.6%)
Total324 (100.0%)453 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fairmont

Occupancy by Ownership in Fairmont

Of the total 1,002 dwellings in Fairmont, owner-occupied units account for 479 (47.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 523 (52.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fairmont
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units47947.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52352.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,002100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairmont

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairmont
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household36936.8%
2-Person Household29529.4%
3-Person Household15715.7%
4+ Person Household18118.1%
Total Housing Units1,002100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairmont

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairmont
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household153 (41.5%)216 (58.5%)
2-Person Household167 (56.6%)128 (43.4%)
3-Person Household95 (60.5%)62 (39.5%)
4+ Person Household64 (35.4%)117 (64.6%)
Total Housing Units479 (47.8%)523 (52.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairmont

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairmont
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School30 (21.7%)108 (78.3%)
High School Diploma141 (38.6%)224 (61.4%)
College/Associate Degree160 (51.0%)154 (49.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher148 (80.0%)37 (20.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairmont

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairmont
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14114.1%
35 to 44 Years999.9%
45 to 54 Years14414.4%
55 to 64 Years24424.3%
65 to 74 Years20420.4%
75 to 84 Years13713.7%
85 Years and Over333.3%
Total1,002100.0%

Housing Finances in Fairmont

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairmont

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairmont
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied479 (47.8%)$52,344
Renter-Occupied523 (52.2%)$22,350
Average1,002 (100.0%)$31,731

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairmont

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairmont
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (1.9%)37 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99910 (2.1%)57 (10.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (6.3%)99 (18.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (2.7%)45 (8.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99933 (6.9%)69 (13.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (8.6%)82 (15.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99996 (20.0%)40 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99957 (11.9%)44 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999102 (21.3%)20 (3.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99980 (16.7%)24 (4.6%)
$150,000 or more8 (1.7%)6 (1.1%)
Total479 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairmont

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairmont
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30058 (12.1%)93 (17.8%)
$300 to $499120 (25.1%)101 (19.3%)
$500 to $799118 (24.6%)161 (30.8%)
$800 to $99935 (7.3%)63 (12.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499101 (21.1%)59 (11.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99934 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total479 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fairmont

Housing Structures in Fairmont

Housing Structures in Fairmont
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached63763.6%
Single Unit, Attached222.2%
2 Unit Apartments949.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11511.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments505.0%
10 or more Apartments70.7%
Mobile Home / Other777.7%
Total1,002100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairmont

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairmont
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached433 (68.0%)204 (32.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1 (4.5%)21 (95.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other45 (58.4%)32 (41.6%)
Total479 (47.8%)523 (52.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairmont

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairmont
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)48 (9.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)46 (8.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms188 (39.3%)328 (62.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms167 (34.9%)58 (11.1%)
8 or more Rooms124 (25.9%)43 (8.2%)
Total479 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairmont

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairmont
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas114 (23.8%)63 (12.0%)
Electricity350 (73.1%)460 (87.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total479 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairmont

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairmont
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (4.6%)122 (23.3%)
1 Vehicle166 (34.7%)295 (56.4%)
2 Vehicles132 (27.6%)98 (18.7%)
3 or more Vehicles159 (33.2%)8 (1.5%)
Total479 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fairmont

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fairmont

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units303176
Median Property Value$76,700$120,000
Median Household Income$47,813$4
Monthly Housing Costs$464$0
Real Estate Taxes$952$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairmont

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairmont
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00069 (22.8%)10 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999133 (43.9%)62 (35.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99976 (25.1%)99 (56.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99925 (8.3%)5 (2.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairmont

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairmont
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (4.6%)18 (10.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99959 (19.5%)5 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (7.6%)17 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99959 (19.5%)18 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (11.2%)37 (21.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (28.1%)23 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (8.3%)17 (9.7%)
$150,000 or more4 (1.3%)55 (31.2%)
Total303 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairmont

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairmont
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x152 (50.2%)53,438 (30,362.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x53 (17.5%)105 (59.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x20 (6.6%)25 (14.2%)
4.0x or more78 (25.7%)23 (13.1%)
Total303 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairmont

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairmont
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800118 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499118 (38.9%)37 (21.0%)
$800 to $1,49941 (13.5%)42 (23.9%)
Total303 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fairmont

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairmont

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairmont
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years361 (97.3%)10 (2.7%)
19 to 25 Years213 (76.9%)64 (23.1%)
26 to 34 Years150 (71.8%)59 (28.2%)
35 to 44 Years163 (80.7%)39 (19.3%)
45 to 54 Years196 (70.0%)84 (30.0%)
55 to 64 Years385 (92.3%)32 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older312 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,214 (88.5%)288 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairmont

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairmont
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen361 (97.3%)10 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen213 (76.9%)64 (23.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairmont

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairmont
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000881 (91.0%)87 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999518 (85.8%)86 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999203 (86.0%)33 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999299 (95.2%)15 (4.8%)
$100,000 and over313 (82.4%)67 (17.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairmont

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairmont
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6129 (86.6%)20 (13.4%)
6 to 18 Years302 (81.4%)66 (17.8%)
19 to 25 Years168 (60.7%)45 (16.3%)
25 to 34 Years87 (41.6%)79 (37.8%)
35 to 44 Years53 (26.2%)110 (54.5%)
45 to 54 Years78 (27.9%)118 (42.1%)
55 to 64 Years99 (23.7%)293 (70.3%)
65 to 74 Years272 (95.4%)119 (41.7%)
75 Years and over312 (100.0%)101 (32.4%)
Total1,500 (60.0%)951 (38.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairmont

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairmont
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (5.7%)20 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years66 (20.1%)80 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years44 (41.1%)90 (50.6%)
75 Years and over75 (73.5%)128 (61.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fairmont

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fairmont: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years9 (2.7%)16 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years27 (25.2%)7 (3.9%)
75 Years and over31 (30.4%)32 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fairmont: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (7.9%)15 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.2%)
75 Years and over10 (9.8%)87 (41.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fairmont: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.7%)13 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.8%)35 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years25 (23.4%)31 (17.4%)
75 Years and over5 (4.9%)75 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fairmont: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (13.1%)42 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (14.9%)73 (41.0%)
75 Years and over65 (63.7%)108 (51.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fairmont: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years6 (5.6%)25 (14.0%)
75 Years and over8 (7.8%)76 (36.2%)

Technology Access in Fairmont

Computing Device Access in Fairmont

Computing Device Access in Fairmont
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop61761.6%
Smartphone83883.6%
Tablet42242.1%
No Computing Device13013.0%
Total1,002100.0%

Internet Access in Fairmont

Internet Access in Fairmont
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home55555.4%
Cellular Data Only10610.6%
Satellite Internet191.9%
No Internet32932.8%
Total1,002100.0%

Fairmont Summary

History

The town of Fairmont, North Carolina is located in Robeson County, in the southeastern part of the state. The town was founded in 1887 and was originally known as “Fairmont Station” due to its location on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. The town was named after the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California. The town was incorporated in 1891 and has since grown to a population of over 4,000 people.
The town of Fairmont has a rich history that dates back to the early 1700s. The area was originally inhabited by the Lumbee Indians, who were part of the larger Tuscarora tribe. The Lumbee Indians were known for their farming and hunting skills, and they were also known for their resistance to European settlers. The Lumbee Indians were eventually forced to move to the nearby town of Pembroke, where they still reside today.
In the late 1700s, the area was settled by European settlers, mostly of English and Scottish descent. The settlers established farms and plantations, and the town of Fairmont grew around these agricultural endeavors. The town was also home to a number of mills, which provided employment for many of the town’s residents.
In the late 1800s, the town of Fairmont experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to a number of businesses, including a cotton mill, a sawmill, a gristmill, and a brickyard. The town also had a number of churches, schools, and other civic organizations.
In the early 1900s, the town of Fairmont experienced a period of decline. The cotton mill closed in the 1920s, and the sawmill and gristmill closed in the 1930s. The brickyard closed in the 1940s. The decline of the town’s economy was further exacerbated by the Great Depression and World War II.
In the 1950s, the town of Fairmont experienced a period of revitalization. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a furniture factory, a textile mill, and a lumber mill. The town also experienced a period of population growth, as many people moved to the area in search of employment.

Geography

Fairmont is located in Robeson County, in the southeastern part of North Carolina. The town is situated on the banks of the Lumber River, which flows through the town. The town is located approximately 30 miles south of Fayetteville and approximately 50 miles north of Wilmington.
The town of Fairmont has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The town is located at an elevation of approximately 100 feet above sea level. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Fairmont is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and tobacco. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory, a textile mill, and a lumber mill.
The town of Fairmont is also home to a number of retail businesses, including grocery stores, restaurants, and other retail establishments. The town is also home to a number of service businesses, including banks, insurance companies, and other professional services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town of Fairmont had a population of 4,082 people. The racial makeup of the town was 73.3% White, 22.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from other races. The median household income in the town was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,813. The per capita income in the town was $15,945.
The town of Fairmont is served by the Robeson County School System. The town is home to a number of public schools, including Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont Middle School, and Fairmont High School. The town is also home to a number of private schools, including St. Mary’s Catholic School and Fairmont Christian Academy.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fairmont?
Total Population of Fairmont is 2,519.
What is the Total Male Population of Fairmont?
Total Male Population of Fairmont is 1,082.
What is the Total Female Population of Fairmont?
Total Female Population of Fairmont is 1,437.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fairmont?
There are 75.30 Males per 100 Females in Fairmont.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fairmont?
There are 132.81 Females per 100 Males in Fairmont.
What is the Median Population Age in Fairmont?
Median Population Age in Fairmont is 48.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fairmont
Average Family Size in Fairmont is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fairmont
Average Household Size in Fairmont is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fairmont?
Per Capita income in Fairmont is $20,530.
What is the Median Family Income in Fairmont?
Median Family Income in Fairmont is $34,500.
What is the Median Household income in Fairmont?
Median Household Income in Fairmont is $31,731.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fairmont?
Income or Wage Gap in Fairmont is 3.8%.
Women in Fairmont earn 96.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fairmont?
Family Income Deficit in Fairmont is $11,307.
Families that are below poverty line in Fairmont earn $11,307 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fairmont?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fairmont is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fairmont?
There are 866 People in the Labor Forcein in Fairmont.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fairmont?
42.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Fairmont.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fairmont?
Unemployment Rate in Fairmont is 8.7%.