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Fauquier County

Virginia · 72,972 residents · 647.994 sq mi
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Fauquier County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,665. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $420,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,972
+32%since 2000
from 55,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K54K62K69K77K1990201020202024Fauquier County
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,665
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,999 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,642
+66%since 2000
from $28,757 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,353
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(48,064)
Black8.7%(4,801)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,114)
Asian0.6%(318)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(14,346)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(54,969)
Black6.9%(4,999)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(7,793)
Asian1.6%(1,204)
Other2.9%(2,090)
Diversity Score47.9%(34,971)
Segregation Score23%(16,788)
Diversity Score
48
+84%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fauquier County, Virginia?

Fauquier County, Virginia has about 72,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fauquier County, Virginia earns about $105,665 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fauquier County, Virginia expensive?

In Fauquier County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $420,600, and the typical rent is about $1,353 a month.

How educated are people in Fauquier County, Virginia?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fauquier County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fauquier County, Virginia?

About 5.5% of people in Fauquier County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fauquier County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fauquier County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,231 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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