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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairfax

Virginia · 21,498 residents · 6.241 sq mi
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Fairfax is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,642. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $188,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,498
+10%since 1990
from 19,622 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,445 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 3,144 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$67,642
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,913 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,247
+42%since 1990
from $21,929 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$188,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$945
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $823 in 1990
US average: $602
69.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
30.9% rent
2.8
−23%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(16,802)
Black5.2%(1,021)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,325)
Asian7%(1,380)
Diversity Score43.2%(8,474)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(14,333)
Black4.8%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(2,932)
Asian12.1%(2,609)
Diversity Score61.6%(13,232)
62
+43%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.7%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 41.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−12%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, Virginia?

Fairfax, Virginia has about 21,498 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Virginia?

The typical household in Fairfax, Virginia earns about $67,642 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 $188,300, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Virginia?

About 45.7% 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 5.7% 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 1,876 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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