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Fairmont, NC

CSAFayetteville-Lumberton-Pinehurst MSALumberton#4/15 Population

Fairmont, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,463population

38.9median age

This community is a community of 2,463 with a median age of 38.9. The population is predominantly Black (51.2%) with a significant White community (26.5%). Median household income is $36,641. 83.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 18% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 46.8%, with a median home value of $106,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

51.2%1,260

White

26.5%653

American Indian/Alaska Native

17%418

Two or More

4%99

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%72

High School Diploma

33.9%533

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%56

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%248

Associate's Degree

7.9%124

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%184

Master's Degree

6.3%99

HS or Higher

83.6%

BA or Higher

18%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

$106,800median home value

$603median rent

46.8%homeownership

1,169total units

18.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 46.8%

Renter 53.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.7%61

$50K–$100K

33.3%148

$100K–$150K

12.6%56

$150K–$200K

21.6%96

$200K–$300K

11.5%51

$300K–$500K

6.5%29

$500K–$1M

0.9%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

145

$500–$750

162

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%28

2010–2019

3.4%40

2000–2009

8.5%99

1990–1999

11.5%135

1980–1989

9.4%110

1970–1979

14.3%167

1960–1969

15%175

1950–1959

15.4%180

1940–1949

10.5%123

1939 or earlier

9.6%112

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.1%770

Bottled/LP Gas

16.7%159

Utility Gas

1.7%16

Wood

0.5%5

Household Economyi

$36,641median household income

$25,609per capita income

28.4%poverty rate

7.8%unemployment

869labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.8%122

$10K–$15K

9.7%92

$15K–$20K

5.4%51

$20K–$25K

6.6%63

$25K–$30K

9.2%87

$30K–$35K

4.1%39

$35K–$40K

6.3%60

$40K–$45K

2.4%23

$45K–$50K

3.8%36

$50K–$60K

8%76

$60K–$75K

5.1%48

$75K–$100K

8%76

$100K–$125K

8.7%83

$125K–$150K

5.2%49

$150K–$200K

2.8%27

$200K+

1.9%18

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

161

Residentsi

335

Avg. Tenant Renti

$282/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

45 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing48 homes96% occupied$312/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes89% occupied$267/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,641/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

82.7%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

12%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

4.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $29K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.3% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

110.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

801

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

801

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

136(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90%Insured

10%Uninsured