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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairmount

New York · 10,795 residents · 3.365 sq mi
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Fairmount is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,329. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value is $83,100. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,795
−12%since 1990
from 12,266 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,208 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 3,645 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+7%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,329
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,171 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,806
+43%since 1990
from $15,234 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$650
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $548 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
20.2% rent
1.7
−22%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(12,139)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(120)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score4.9%(603)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(10,259)
Black1.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(115)
Asian1.4%(146)
Diversity Score8.9%(964)
9
+82%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−38%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmount, New York?

Fairmount, New York has about 10,795 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairmount, New York?

The typical household in Fairmount, New York earns about $48,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmount, New York expensive?

In Fairmount, New York, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmount, New York?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairmount, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairmount, New York?

About 3.7% of people in Fairmount, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairmount, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairmount, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,471 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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