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Fairfax Station

Virginia · 12,030 residents · 9.081 sq mi
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Fairfax Station is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $633,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 134% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,030
+1%vs 2011
vs 11,919 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 1,313 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 45.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $159,868 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,658
−9%vs 2011
vs $65,240 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
85.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.381 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$633,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $635,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−16.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.8% in 2011
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+11%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(8,412)
Black3.9%(463)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(911)
Asian15.4%(1,835)
Other2.5%(298)
Diversity Score58.8%(7,006)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(8,883)
Black3.8%(460)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(869)
Asian12.1%(1,457)
Other1.9%(227)
Diversity Score52.5%(6,319)
Diversity Score
53
−11%vs 2011
vs 59 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 34.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Female
52.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Foreign born
20.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

Fairfax Station, Virginia has about 12,030 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

The typical household in Fairfax Station, Virginia earns about $143,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax Station, Virginia expensive?

In Fairfax Station, Virginia, the median home is worth about $633,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

About 69.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax Station, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

About 3.3% of people in Fairfax Station, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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