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Fairmont, North Carolina, in Robeson county, is 40 miles S of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 92 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are 2,604 residents in the town.
In Fairmont, about 37% of adults are married. In Fairmont, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
Women are better represented than men in Fairmont.
In 2000, Fairmont had a median family income of $28,409.
Fairmont folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fairmont that were owner-occupied was 54%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Fairmont has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Fairmont, 92% of commuters drive to work. Fairmont offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere.
Fairmont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Fairmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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