Fairmont, WV Micro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Fairmont, WV Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 38,675. Among this population, 3.42K of them (8.85%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.57K of them (40.26%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Fairmont, WV Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Fairmont, WV Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Fairmont, WV Micro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Fairmont, WV Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3423 8.85
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15571 40.26
Some College or Associates Degree 10393 26.87
Bachelors or Higher 9288 24.02

Male Population

The Fairmont, WV Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 18,914. Among this population, 1.49K of them (7.88%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.24K of them (43.59%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Fairmont, WV Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Fairmont, WV Micro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Fairmont, WV Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1490 7.88
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8245 43.59
Some College or Associates Degree 4846 25.62
Bachelors or Higher 4333 22.91

Female Population

The Fairmont, WV Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 19,761. Among this population, 1.93K of them (9.78%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.33K of them (37.07%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Fairmont, WV Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Fairmont, WV Micro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Fairmont, WV Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1933 9.78
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7326 37.07
Some College or Associates Degree 5547 28.07
Bachelors or Higher 4955 25.08