Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont: County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
About
Fairmont is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,704 and a population density of 805 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,370 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fairmont
| Population : | 18,370 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Postal code : | 26554–26555 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 23.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 984 feet / 300 meters |
| Capital city : | Fairmont is capital of Marion County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:36:04 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 790 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fairmont is located at 39°29'6"N 80°8'33"W (39.4850800, -80.1425800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Fairmont
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fairmont decreased by 1.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,704 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,718 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,697 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,647 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,601 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,568 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,469 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,430 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,431 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,388 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,370 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fairmont
1 Valley Falls State Park
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2 Palatine Park
Everest Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Pricketts Fort State Park
88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 East Marion Park
35 City View Terrace, Fairmont, WV 26554, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Windmill Park
920 Ogden Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Fairmont
1 City of Fairmont
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554 ➦ Show Map
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2 Fairmont City Clerk
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Fairmont (43)
People born in Fairmont, including football coach from the United States Nick Saban, Confederate Army officer Thomas Haymond, gymnast Mary Lou Retton, .
List
- Aretas B. Fleming (American politician (1839-1923)) he was born in 15/10/1839
- Johnnie Johnson (American musician) he was born in 08/07/1924
- John Knowles (American novelist) he was born in 16/09/1926
- Daniel Polsley (American politician (1803-1877)) he was born in 28/11/1803
- Alan Mollohan (American politician) he was born in 14/05/1943
- Frank Kendall Everest (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 09/08/1920
- Fuzzy Knight (actor (1901-1976)) he was born in 09/05/1901
- Joseph Randle Bailey he was born in 17/09/1913
- Jared Prickett (American basketball player) he was born in 14/11/1973
- Ann K. Covington (American judge) she was born in 05/03/1942
- Art Finley (American radio personality) he was born in 01/01/1926
- Carrie Watson Fleming (First Lady of West Virginia) she was born in 29/04/1844
- Clarence Wayland Watson (American politician) he was born in 08/05/1864
- Dwight Garner (American literary critic) he was born in 08/01/1965
- Ephraim B. Hall (American lawyer) he was born in 25/08/1822
- Frank J. Breth (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 12/10/1937
- Fred Chenoweth (American football coach) he was born in 26/08/1893
- Mike Caputo (American politician) he was born in 18/09/1957
Schools in Fairmont
College & universities near Fairmont, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237367 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont (WV) | 26554-2470 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fairmont, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Fairmont
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmon Post Office | Fairmont (WV) | 26554 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Fairmont , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 2,580 people.
- Fairmont , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 527 people.
- Fairmont , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 300 people.
- Fairmont , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 131 people.
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley | 3,141 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States |
| Winfield | 2,410 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Mannington | 2,010 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Barrackville | 1,270 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongah | 1,160 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Rivesville | 897 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| White Hall | 666 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Grant Town | 590 | Township in Marion County, Kansas |
| Fairview | 403 | Town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States |
| Farmington | 363 | Town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States |
| Keystone | 213 | City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Worthington | 148 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairmont distances to largest West Virginia cities
