Fairmount, VA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Fairmount

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.7%

Households with Children

15.2%

School Enrollment K-12

172

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 11.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 33.0%
Working Age (35-54): 20.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.5%
Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.6%
High School / GED: 27.5%
Some College or Associate's: 26.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 2.4%
Single Parents: 12.8%
Couples & Adults: 24.5%
Living Alone: 60.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 51.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 11.7%
Puerto Rican: 77.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.3%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 61.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.2%
Spanish: 4.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 1.2%
College / Graduate: 7.3%
Not Enrolled: 81.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Fairmount

Shockoe Bottom / Union Hill