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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairlea

West Virginia · 1,706 residents · 3.739 sq mi
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Fairlea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,664. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $22,900. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,706
−2%since 1990
from 1,743 in 1990
1990 – 2024
456 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 466 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+13%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairlea
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,664
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,427 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,146
+71%since 1990
from $9,431 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.4%
+16.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$22,900
−67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2015
$458
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
28.3% rent
1.1
−59%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,728)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,631)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.8%(13)
Diversity Score8.2%(141)
8
+263%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−4%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlea, West Virginia?

Fairlea, West Virginia has about 1,706 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairlea, West Virginia?

The typical household in Fairlea, West Virginia earns about $20,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairlea, West Virginia expensive?

In Fairlea, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $22,900, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlea, West Virginia?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairlea, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairlea, West Virginia?

About 27.4% of people in Fairlea, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairlea, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairlea, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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