The map below shows majority race by area in Fairmont, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Fairmont racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Fairmont overall is white, making up 90.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 4.1%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Fairmont, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.4% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Fairmont, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.4% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fairmont, WV
The map below shows diversity in Fairmont. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Fairmont Diversity Score
52
With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, Fairmont is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Fairmont's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Fairmont.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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