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Fairfax County

Virginia · 1,150,309 residents · 391.02 sq mi
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Fairfax County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,866. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $576,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,150,309
+19%since 2000
from 969,749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,942 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
785K885K984K1.1M1.2M1990201020202024Fairfax County
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,866
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,338
+58%since 2000
from $36,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$576,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,898
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $998 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+64%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(624,296)
Black8.4%(81,287)
Hispanic / Latino11%(106,958)
Asian13%(125,585)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(628,786)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(542,001)
Black9.4%(108,339)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(199,234)
Asian20.3%(233,858)
Other4.6%(52,727)
Diversity Score86%(989,356)
Segregation Score28.6%(329,495)
Diversity Score
86
+33%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax County, Virginia?

Fairfax County, Virginia has about 1,150,309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairfax County, Virginia earns about $127,866 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 $576,700, and the typical rent is about $1,898 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax County, Virginia?

About 62.1% 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 5.9% 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 331,725 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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