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Fairfax

Virginia · 26,772 residents (2025 est.) · 6.241 sq mi
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Fairfax is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,348. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $722,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,026
+16%since 2000
from 21,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,010 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 3,445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−1%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,772 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,348
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,642 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,647
+104%since 2000
from $31,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+21%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$722,600
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,245
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $945 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+96%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(14,333)
Black4.8%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(2,932)
Asian12.1%(2,609)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(13,232)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(12,800)
Black6.3%(1,585)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(4,728)
Asian18.4%(4,597)
Other5.3%(1,316)
Diversity Score82.8%(20,715)
Diversity Score
83
+34%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 92.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 66.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 14.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, Virginia?

Fairfax, Virginia has about 25,026 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Virginia?

The typical household in Fairfax, Virginia earns about $132,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, Virginia expensive?

In Fairfax, Virginia, the median home is worth about $722,600, and the typical rent is about $2,245 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Virginia?

About 62.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, Virginia?

About 9.1% of people in Fairfax, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfax, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfax, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,404 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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