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Falls Church

Virginia · 14,658 residents · 2.046 sq mi
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Falls Church is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,922. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $810,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 92% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,658
+41%since 2000
from 10,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,164 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 5,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Falls Church
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,922
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,924 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,288
+79%since 2000
from $41,051 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$810,900
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,044
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $965 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+58%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(9,955)
Black3.8%(554)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(1,529)
Asian10.2%(1,494)
Other3.7%(548)
Diversity Score59.2%(8,685)
Segregation Score8.8%(1,288)
Diversity Score
59
+47%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
47.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falls Church, Virginia?

Falls Church, Virginia has about 14,658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falls Church, Virginia earns about $146,922 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 $810,900, and the typical rent is about $2,044 a month.

How educated are people in Falls Church, Virginia?

About 79.1% 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 2.0% 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 5,080 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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