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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Falls Church

Virginia · 10,377 residents · 2.046 sq mi
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Falls Church is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,924. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $262,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,377
+8%since 1990
from 9,578 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,072 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 4,681 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+2%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Falls Church
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,924
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,051
+54%since 1990
from $26,709 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$262,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$965
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $809 in 1990
US average: $602
60.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
39.4% rent
3.5
−20%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(8,533)
Black2.8%(266)
Hispanic / Latino6%(572)
Asian4.5%(431)
Diversity Score35.8%(3,429)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(8,255)
Black3.1%(321)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(876)
Asian6.5%(674)
Diversity Score40.3%(4,183)
40
+13%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.7%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 91.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
33.8%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−33%since 1990
from 26.0 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 Falls Church, Virginia?

Falls Church, Virginia has about 10,377 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Falls Church, Virginia?

The typical household in Falls Church, Virginia earns about $74,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falls Church, Virginia expensive?

In Falls Church, Virginia, the median home is worth about $262,400, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Falls Church, Virginia?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Falls Church, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falls Church, Virginia?

About 4.2% of people in Falls Church, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falls Church, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Falls Church, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 799 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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