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Fairmont (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Fairmont, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)8.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,137.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.16% (-29)
Growth Since 2020-0.46% (-85)
Rank in State8th
Rank in Country2498th

The population of Fairmont, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 18,358. This is a decrease of -0.16% (-29 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Fairmont by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Fairmont by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Fairmont by Age

Fairmont Population Pyramid 2022
Fairmont Median Age
34.2
Total
32.8
Male
36
Female
Fairmont Sex Ratio
49.99%
9,219
Male
50.01%
9,224
Female
Fairmont Age Dependency Ratio
26.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
28
Child Dependency Ratio
Fairmont Adults
15,101
Adults
(3,186 of whom are seniors) in Fairmont.

Population of Fairmont by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate