Fairlea, WV Demographics

A map of Fairlea's Population by Race

Fairlea, West Virginia had a population of 1,720 in 2020. It was 88.8% White, 2.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fairlea, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Fairlea is the 83rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fairlea's White Population

1,528 residents of Fairlea identify as White, or 88.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairlea roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Fairlea is ranked #344 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fairlea is more White than neighboring Ronceverte (87.8% White), Lewisburg (86.7% White), White Sulphur Springs (80.4% White), and Alderson (86.7% White). Fairlea is less White than neighboring Union (90.2% White).

Fairlea's Black Population

35 residents of Fairlea identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairlea roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Fairlea is ranked #128 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fairlea is less Black than neighboring Ronceverte (5.3% Black), Lewisburg (4.8% Black), White Sulphur Springs (10.9% Black), Alderson (3.1% Black), and Union (3.3% Black).

Fairlea's Asian Population

30 residents of Fairlea identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairlea roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Fairlea is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fairlea is more Asian than neighboring Ronceverte (0.5% Asian), White Sulphur Springs (0.9% Asian), Alderson (0.5% Asian), and Union (0% Asian). Fairlea is less Asian than neighboring Lewisburg (2% Asian).

Fairlea's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Fairlea identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairlea roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Fairlea is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fairlea is more Hispanic than neighboring Ronceverte (2.4% Hispanic), Lewisburg (2.5% Hispanic), White Sulphur Springs (2.7% Hispanic), Alderson (2.5% Hispanic), and Union (2.9% Hispanic).

Fairlea's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Fairlea identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairlea roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Fairlea is ranked #41 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fairlea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ronceverte (0.6% Native American/Other), Lewisburg (0.4% Native American/Other), and White Sulphur Springs (0.6% Native American/Other). Fairlea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alderson (1.2% Native American/Other).

Fairlea's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Fairlea identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairlea roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Fairlea is ranked #253 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fairlea is more Multiracial than neighboring Union (2.6% Multiracial). Fairlea is less Multiracial than neighboring Ronceverte (3.4% Multiracial), Lewisburg (3.7% Multiracial), White Sulphur Springs (4.5% Multiracial), and Alderson (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.