Falls Church is a city located in Fairfax County Virginia. Falls Church has a 2024 population of 14,686. Falls Church is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,681 in 2020.
The average household income in Falls Church is $205,626 with a poverty rate of 3.64%. The median age in Falls Church is 39.4 years: 36.5 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Falls Church was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,353 | 70.94% |
| Two or more races | 1,517 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 1,339 | 9.18% |
| Black or African American | 703 | 4.82% |
| Other race | 668 | 4.58% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,053 | 2.39 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Married | 2,890 | 3.35 | 71 | 29 |
| Non Family | 2,526 | 1.17 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Female | 472 | 2.92 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 165 | 2.86 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
50.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 1.15% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 2.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,946 | 29.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,903 | 49.8% |
| High School Graduate | 601 | 6.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 892 | 9.06% |
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 | 7,022 | 6,943 | 5,883 |
| Asian | 1,053 | 928 | 729 |
| Hispanic | 858 | 809 | 501 |
| 2+ Races | 684 | 672 | 553 |
| Black | 423 | 423 | 350 |
| Other Race | 402 | 359 | 165 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 83.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,000 | $97,500 | $81,613 |
| Graduate Degree | $136,212 | $163,870 | $104,688 |
| High School Graduate | $36,000 | $35,000 | $43,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $0 | $40,278 |
| Overall | $106,932 | $132,063 | $82,981 |
| Some College | $61,823 | $64,464 | $61,536 |
$106,932
Average Earnings
$132,063
Average Male
$82,981
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.93% of Falls Church residents speak only English, while 20.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,958 | 291 | 2.92% |
| Hispanic | 1,544 | 120 | 7.77% |
| Other | 668 | 92 | 13.77% |
| Multiple | 1,493 | 50 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 1,339 | 32 | 2.39% |
| Black | 690 | 11 | 1.59% |
3.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.4%
Male Poverty Rate
3.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Falls Church is Other, with 13.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Falls Church is Black, with 1.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.5% |
| Some College | 4.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 1.95% |
| Female Employed | 1.61% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $211,445 | $258,567 |
| Households | $154,734 | $205,626 |
| Married Families | $231,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $97,201 | $126,037 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
706
Number of Veterans
580
Male Veterans
126
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 415 |
| First Gulf War | 333 |
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 362 |
| 55 to 64 | 203 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 554 | 7.05% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 4.95% |
| Black | 46 | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 4.11% |
| Other Race | 35 | 7.87% |
| Asian | 23 | 2.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
28.76%
Born in Falls Church
82.9%
Native Born
17.1%
Foreign Born
4.87%
Non Citizen
12.23%
Naturalized
82.9% of Falls Church residents were born in the United States, with 28.76% having been born in Virginia. 4.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,693 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 14,691 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 14,690 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 14,689 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 14,687 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 14,686 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 14,685 | 196 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 14,489 | -27 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 14,516 | -165 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 14,681 | 130 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 14,551 | 110 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 14,441 | 168 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 14,273 | 624 | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 13,649 | -128 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 13,777 | 318 | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 13,459 | 56 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 13,403 | 277 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 13,126 | 435 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 12,691 | 269 | 2.17% |
| 2010 | 12,422 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,377 | 799 | 8.34% |
| 1990 | 9,578 | 63 | 0.66% |
| 1980 | 9,515 | -1,257 | -11.67% |
| 1970 | 10,772 | 580 | 5.69% |
| 1960 | 10,192 | 2,657 | 35.26% |
| 1950 | 7,535 | 4,959 | 192.51% |
| 1940 | 2,576 | 1,576 | 157.6% |
| 1900 | 1,000 | -13,693 | -93.19% |