Fairmount Heights town, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Fairmount Heights town is a small community located in Maryland. The total population is 1,429. It ranks as the 304th most populous out of 528 cities and towns in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairmount Heights town is 39.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairmount Heights town is $92,321. This is 9% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% higher. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 96% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $335,200. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairmount Heights town is Black or African American, making up 63.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 47.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (63.5% vs 29.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (27.4% vs 12.1%). The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairmount Heights town, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 528 Census-designated places in Maryland. For official data, visit data.census.gov.