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Fairview

West Virginia · 367 residents (2025 est.) · 0.28 sq mi
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Fairview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,583. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 168 residents. 21% 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 $92,400. With a median age of 58.1, 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 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−39%since 2000
from 435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+34%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:367 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2203023844665481990201020202024Fairview
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,583
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,896 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,480
+102%since 2000
from $14,106 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−11%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$92,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(430)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(17)
Diversity Score14.9%(40)
Diversity Score
15
+766%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.8 min
+138%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, West Virginia?

Fairview, West Virginia has about 267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairview, West Virginia earns about $55,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, West Virginia expensive?

In Fairview, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $92,400.

How educated are people in Fairview, West Virginia?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, West Virginia?

About 11.6% of people in Fairview, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 254 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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