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Falls Church

Virginia · 12,332 residents · 2.046 sq mi
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Falls Church is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,409. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $641,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

12,332
+19%since 2000
from 10,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,027 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 5,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.0
−2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
9K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Falls Church
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$114,409
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,924 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$55,389
+35%since 2000
from $41,051 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$641,900
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,453
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $965 in 2000
US average: $853
47.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
41.8% rent
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
29.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
44.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.6
+60%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(8,255)
Black3.1%(321)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(876)
Asian6.5%(674)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(4,183)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(9,093)
Black4.2%(523)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,109)
Asian9.3%(1,150)
Other1.8%(218)
Diversity Score51.9%(6,397)
52
+29%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
40.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
64.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
17.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
64.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
52.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
17.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falls Church, Virginia?

Falls Church, Virginia has about 12,332 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falls Church, Virginia earns about $114,409 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 $641,900, and the typical rent is about $1,453 a month.

How educated are people in Falls Church, Virginia?

About 71.0% 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 4.8% 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 2,754 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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