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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairfax County

Virginia · 969,749 residents · 391.02 sq mi
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Fairfax County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,050. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $222,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

969,749
+18%since 1990
from 818,584 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,480 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 2,093 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+8%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
785K885K984K1.1M1.2M1990201020202024Fairfax County
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,050
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,284 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,888
+49%since 1990
from $24,833 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$222,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$998
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $834 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
29.1% rent
2.7
−24%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(666,349)
Black7.7%(63,360)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(50,526)
Asian8.4%(68,934)
Diversity Score49.6%(405,869)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(624,296)
Black8.4%(81,287)
Hispanic / Latino11%(106,958)
Asian13%(125,585)
Diversity Score64.8%(628,786)
65
+31%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 28.3 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 County, Virginia?

Fairfax County, Virginia has about 969,749 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fairfax County, Virginia earns about $81,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax County, Virginia expensive?

In Fairfax County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $222,400, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax County, Virginia?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax County, Virginia?

About 4.5% of people in Fairfax County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfax County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfax County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151,165 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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