Fairmont City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 19097 people, 8447 households, and 4673 families residing in the city. The population density was 2438.5 people per square mile (941.51/kmē), giving it the 27th most densely populated city among the West Virginia. There were 9755 housing units at an average density of 1245.8 per square mile (481.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.16 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 18.4% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median age is 39.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Fairmont City was 35.7 and 42.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 17217 White, 1386 Black or African American, 49 American Indian, 117 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 285 from two or more races and 39 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25628, it would be the 152nd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $37126, it is the 99th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $16062, it is the 110th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income of city was $16193, The median income for males was $19421 versus $13521 for females.
In 2000, 5183 pupils and students, of which 50.97% are male and 49.03% are female, 27.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.15% nursery or pri school, 3.45% kindergarten, 34.63% elementary school, 15.34% high school and 41.42% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 19097 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 19320 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 19266 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 19070 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 18999 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 18994 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 18990 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 19082 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 19055 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 19074 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 19024 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 122 | 145 | 267 |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 106 | 179 |
| Elementary school | 927 | 868 | 1795 |
| High school | 457 | 338 | 795 |
| College or graduate school | 1063 | 1084 | 2147 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont city, West Virginia | $25628 | $37126 | $16062 |
| Marion County, West Virginia | $28626 | $37182 | $16246 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |