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Fairmount

North Dakota · 331 residents (2025 est.) · 0.331 sq mi
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Fairmount has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
−28%since 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
882 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+18%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:331 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2803163523884241990201020202024Fairmount
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,482
+148%since 2000
from $15,492 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+20%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(23)
Diversity Score32.7%(96)
Diversity Score
33
+423%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmount, North Dakota?

Fairmount, North Dakota has about 292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmount, North Dakota?

The typical household in Fairmount, North Dakota earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmount, North Dakota expensive?

In Fairmount, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmount, North Dakota?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairmount, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairmount, North Dakota?

About 10.3% of people in Fairmount, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairmount, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairmount, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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