NC West Virginia News

Of the 18,443 people living in Fairmont in 2020, 50 percent (9,224) were women and 50 percent (9,219) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NC West Virginia News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 305. In the 65 and over age range, there were 1,762 females and 1,424 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	6,110	33.1
Females 18 and over	5,805	31.5
Males 65 and over	1,424	7.7
Females 65 and over	1,762	9.6

Source: US Census Bureau