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Fairlea CDP, WV

ZIP 24970 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 24970

24970 has a population of 4,007 with a median age of 47.1 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
3.5%-72% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.4%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.5%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.2%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
17.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.5%+31% vs US avg
x
High school
43.5%+66% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.6%-8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.1%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.6%+52% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.0%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.9%-43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.4%+821% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 24970

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.9%-43% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.4%+5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.9%+53% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.4%+821% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,007
Median age47.1
Poverty rate15.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black3.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born7.9%