Fairlea, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Fairlea, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
1,567
Unemployment
10.7%
Poverty
23.0%
Median Income
$32,700
Median Rent
$783
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3
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Jobs
3/10
Housing
1
Affordability
1
Diversity
3
Safety
N/A
Amenities
4
Education
4
Commute
9.5
Rankings for Fairlea in West Virginia
Map Of Fairlea, WV
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Population over time in Fairlea
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,567 | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 1,664 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 1,743 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 1,817 | -11.2% |
| 2014 | 2,047 | 14.7% |
| 2013 | 1,784 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 1,840 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 1,994 | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 2,516 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairlea
| Race | Fairlea | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 92.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.3% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 1.6% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fairlea
| Gender | Fairlea | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairlea for adults over 25
| Education | Fairlea | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fairlea, West Virginia
| Income | Fairlea | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 21.0% | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 22.5% | 11.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.7% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2.1% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.4% | 11.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
