Fairlea, WV

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    2024 Population
    1,312
    US Senator
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Justice
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    56.6
    5.82% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    27.6%
    10.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $24,411
    5.23% 1-year growth
    2015 Median Property Value
    $84,100
    51.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    411
    7.59% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fairlea, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.1% of the residents in Fairlea, WV are U.S. citizens.

    In 2015, the median property value in Fairlea, WV was $84,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

    Most people in Fairlea, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairlea, WV was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Fairlea, WV is home to a population of 1.31k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.9% of Fairlea, WV residents were born outside of the country (38 people).

    In 2024, there were 22.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.22k people) in Fairlea, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 42 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.1% of Fairlea, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fairlea, WV was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fairlea, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairlea, WV
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.22k ± 470
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      54 ± 74
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      42 ± 59

    In 2024, there were 22.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.22k people) in Fairlea, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 42 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fairlea, WV as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,614 ± 1,254 people
    2. Philippines
      2,231 ± 1,159 people
    3. India
      2,211 ± 1,154 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    38 people

    As of 2024, 2.9% of Fairlea, WV residents (38 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fairlea, WV was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    91 ± 68

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    Health

    96.2% of the population of Fairlea, WV has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 37.5% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 9.56% on non-group plans, and 3.21% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 11.2% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 47.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.78%
    Uninsured
    31.4%
    Employer Coverage
    37.5%
    Medicaid
    14.5%
    Medicare
    9.56%
    Non-Group
    3.21%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairlea, WV grew by 3.56% from 3.65% to 3.78%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fairlea, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Fairlea, WV employs 411 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fairlea, WV were Retail Trade (128 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (102 people), and Construction (53 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($23,882), Construction ($19,041), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($7,406).

    Employment

    Occupations

    411
    2024 Value
    ± 223
    7.59%
    1 Year growth
    ± 67.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fairlea, WV grew at a rate of 7.59%, from 382 employees to 411 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairlea, WV, are Material Moving Occupations (75 people), Community & Social Service Occupations (53 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (53 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fairlea, WV.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    411
    2024 Value
    ± 223
    7.59%
    1 Year growth
    ± 67.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fairlea, WV grew at a rate of 7.59%, from 382 employees to 411 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairlea, WV, are Retail Trade (128 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (102 people), and Construction (53 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fairlea, WV, though some of these residents may live in Fairlea, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $24,704
    Median earning men ± $31,120
    $7,005
    Median earning women ± $34,789

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($23,799) and Construction ($19,041).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,226).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    0.583%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (70%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (28.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from West Virginia

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    Shelley Moore Capito
    Senator from West Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Jim Justice
    Senator from West Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 14, 2025
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fairlea, WV was $84,100 in 2015, which is 0.253 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2014 and 2015 the median property value increased from $55,500 to $84,100, a 51.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairlea, WV is 53.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fairlea, WV have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fairlea, WV is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $84,100
    Median Property Value 2015
    ±$76,355
    $419
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$159

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fairlea, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    53.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    77.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 53.4% of the housing units in Fairlea, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $24,411
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,026
    785
    Number of Households
    ± 248

    In 2024, the median household income of the 785 households in Fairlea, WV grew to $24,411 from the previous year's value of $23,197.

    The following chart displays the households in Fairlea, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $20k - $25k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairlea, WV is from West Virginia.
    0.443
    2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.2%)
    2. Carpooled (21.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (2.43%)

    In 2024, 76.2% of workers in Fairlea, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (21.4%) and those who worked at home (2.43%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fairlea, WV have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Fairlea, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Fairlea, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    27.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairlea, WV (343 out of 1.25k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fairlea, WV is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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