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Fairmount

New York · 10,248 residents · 3.365 sq mi
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Fairmount has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,194. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,248
−5%since 2000
from 10,795 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,045 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+2%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,194
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,638
+54%since 2000
from $21,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(10,259)
Black1.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(115)
Asian1.4%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(964)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(8,831)
Black3.6%(371)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(329)
Asian2.1%(213)
Other2.4%(243)
Diversity Score26.8%(2,749)
Diversity Score
27
+200%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmount, New York?

Fairmount, New York has about 10,248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairmount, New York earns about $69,194 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 $136,800, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmount, New York?

About 33.8% 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 4.3% 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 2,018 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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