Fair Lakes is a CDP located in Fairfax County Virginia. Fair Lakes has a 2024 population of 9,081. Fair Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 8.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,398 in 2020.
The average household income in Fair Lakes is $147,326 with a poverty rate of 7.27%. The median age in Fair Lakes is 38.2 years: 38.2 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fair Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,854 | 43.22% |
| Asian | 3,469 | 38.9% |
| Black or African American | 741 | 8.31% |
| Two or more races | 517 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 269 | 3.02% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,621 | 2.45 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 2,091 | 3.02 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 1,241 | 1.33 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Female | 237 | 3.27 | 38 | 62 |
| Male | 52 | 2.81 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 228 | 3.51% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,311 | 35.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,070 | 31.86% |
| High School Graduate | 588 | 9.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 656 | 10.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,898 | 2,858 | 1,996 |
| Asian | 2,416 | 2,208 | 1,781 |
| Black | 503 | 491 | 272 |
| 2+ Races | 370 | 370 | 271 |
| Hispanic | 289 | 289 | 133 |
| Other Race | 123 | 22 | 11 |
| Native American | 52 | 52 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,583 | $96,250 | $73,662 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,411 | $114,954 | $87,250 |
| High School Graduate | $41,500 | $53,947 | $40,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,250 | $102,690 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,792 | $96,842 | $70,108 |
| Some College | $62,705 | $59,132 | $67,024 |
$80,792
Average Earnings
$96,842
Average Male
$70,108
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.82% of Fair Lakes residents speak only English, while 45.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 24.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,692 | 417 | 11.29% |
| Asian | 3,469 | 206 | 5.94% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 16 | 4.35% |
| Multiple | 516 | 11 | 2.13% |
| Black | 738 | 9 | 1.22% |
| Other | 269 | 5 | 1.86% |
7.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.46%
Male Poverty Rate
6.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fair Lakes is White, with 11.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fair Lakes is Black, with 1.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.32% |
| High School | 4.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.71% |
| Male Employed | 4.59% |
| Female Employed | 1.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $140,921 | $162,306 |
| Households | $123,387 | $147,326 |
| Married Families | $153,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $96,856 | $114,649 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
565
Number of Veterans
432
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 305 |
| First Gulf War | 162 |
| Vietnam | 95 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 238 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 75+ | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 8.5% |
| Black | 184 | 34.78% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 32.23% |
| Asian | 64 | 2.27% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 4.85% |
| Native American | 16 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
28.78%
Born in Fair Lakes
61.11%
Native Born
38.89%
Foreign Born
12.67%
Non Citizen
26.22%
Naturalized
61.11% of Fair Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 28.78% having been born in Virginia. 12.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,081 | 82 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 8,999 | 81 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 8,918 | 229 | 2.64% |
| 2021 | 8,689 | 291 | 3.47% |
| 2020 | 8,398 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 8,399 | 85 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 8,314 | 248 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 8,066 | 237 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 7,829 | 108 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 7,721 | 353 | 4.79% |
| 2014 | 7,368 | -112 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 7,480 | -79 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 7,559 | -316 | -4.01% |
| 2011 | 7,875 | -67 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 7,942 | 0 | 0% |