Fairmont Population 2026
Fairmont has a population of 18,733, making it the #2555 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in West Virginia. It is about 470× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,733
Rank in United States
#2555
Coordinates
39.49°N, 80.14°W
~300 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
276 km
171 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Virginia
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 48,638 | #906 |
| Charleston | 46,838 | #943 |
| Parkersburg | 30,991 | #1482 |
| Morgantown | 30,708 | #1507 |
| Wheeling | 27,648 | #1700 |
| Weirton Heights | 19,450 | #2442 |
| Weirton | 19,175 | #2489 |
| Martinsburg | 17,700 | #2690 |
Cities near Fairmont
- Morgantown30,708 people · ~23 km away
- Clarksburg16,152 people · ~29 km away
- Wheeling27,648 people · ~81 km away
- Bethel Park32,118 people · ~94 km away
- Mount Lebanon32,730 people · ~97 km away
- Pittsburgh304,391 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fairmont?
Fairmont has a population of 18,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2555 biggest city in United States.
What state is Fairmont in?
Fairmont is located in West Virginia, United States.
Is Fairmont the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 276 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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