Fairmont
City in Marion County, West Virginia
Fairmont is a city in Marion County, West Virginia, with 18,416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 984 ft (300 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pleasant Valley, 1.5 miles S.
- 18,416residents (2020 Census)
- 984 ftelevation · 300 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.3 km²
- 2,141 / sq mipopulation density
- 26554ZIP code
About Fairmont
Fairmont is a city in Marion County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 18,313 at the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of the Fairmont micropolitan area, which includes all of Marion County in North Central West Virginia and had a population of 56,205 in 2020. Fairmont is also a principal city of the larger Morgantown–Fairmont combined statistical area. The city is home to Fairmont State University, serving more than 3,000 students.
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Living in Fairmont
- Median household income
- $63,032
- Median home value
- $163,800
- Median rent
- $916/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Fairmont had 18,416 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,416 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,141 per sq mi (827 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairmont at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,416 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.60 sq mi (22.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4769° N, 80.1491° W |
| ZIP code | 26554 |
| Official website | fairmontwv.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5426452 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairmont
- Pleasant Valley1.5 mi S
- Barrackville2.0 mi NW
- Monongah4.0 mi W
- Rivesville4.1 mi N
- White Hall4.3 mi SW
- Baxter4.4 mi N
- Idamay5.7 mi W
- Farmington5.9 mi NW
- Grant Town6.0 mi N
- Worthington6.3 mi W
- Carolina6.6 mi W
- Enterprise8.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont
What county is Fairmont in?
Fairmont is in Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Fairmont, WV?
18,416 people lived in Fairmont at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairmont, WV?
The ZIP code of Fairmont is 26554.
What is the elevation of Fairmont?
984 feet (300 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairmont?
Pleasant Valley (1.5 mi), Barrackville (2.0 mi), Monongah (4.0 mi), Rivesville (4.1 mi), White Hall (4.3 mi).
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