Great Falls is a CDP located in Fairfax County Virginia. Great Falls has a 2024 population of 14,892. Great Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually but its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,793 in 2020.
The average household income in Great Falls is $399,821 with a poverty rate of 2.04%. The median age in Great Falls is 46.8 years: 47.4 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Great Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,752 | 65.65% |
| Asian | 3,582 | 24.11% |
| Two or more races | 1,045 | 7.04% |
| Other race | 334 | 2.25% |
| Black or African American | 135 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,970 | 2.99 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Married | 4,160 | 3.19 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 502 | 1.31 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 155 | 3.17 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Male | 153 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
95.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 0.57% |
| Associates Degree | 373 | 3.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,582 | 34.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,306 | 51.16% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 3.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 0.58% |
| Some College | 621 | 5.99% |
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 | 7,117 | 7,035 | 6,079 |
| Asian | 2,416 | 2,391 | 2,072 |
| 2+ Races | 467 | 455 | 424 |
| Hispanic | 289 | 277 | 236 |
| Other Race | 140 | 140 | 136 |
| Black | 114 | 114 | 83 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $125,375 | $153,047 | $87,059 |
| Graduate Degree | $170,333 | $191,567 | $141,500 |
| High School Graduate | $75,625 | $140,446 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $141,943 | $164,022 | $100,032 |
| Some College | $59,844 | $71,250 | $54,345 |
$141,943
Average Earnings
$164,022
Average Male
$100,032
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.95% of Great Falls residents speak only English, while 29.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,582 | 127 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 3,582 | 126 | 3.52% |
| Multiple | 1,045 | 33 | 3.16% |
| Other | 325 | 17 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 544 | 12 | 2.21% |
2.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.04%
Male Poverty Rate
2.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Great Falls is Other, with 5.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Great Falls is White, with 1.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.34% |
| High School | 7.57% |
| Some College | 2.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.34% |
| Female Employed | 1.72% |
| Male Employed | 0.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $413,757 |
| Households | $250,001 | $399,821 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $148,500 | $250,128 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.6%
Male Marriage Rate
72.8%
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
897
Number of Veterans
826
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 329 |
| Second Gulf War | 242 |
| First Gulf War | 241 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 258 |
| 65 to 74 | 254 |
| 75+ | 191 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 757 | 9.87% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.95% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 9.39% |
| Other Race | 29 | 20.71% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 4.64% |
| Black | 10 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
25.93%
Born in Great Falls
77.16%
Native Born
22.84%
Foreign Born
4.98%
Non Citizen
17.85%
Naturalized
77.16% of Great Falls residents were born in the United States, with 25.93% having been born in Virginia. 4.98% 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 | 14,892 | -38 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 14,930 | -38 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 14,968 | 278 | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 14,690 | -103 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 14,793 | -79 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 14,872 | -522 | -3.39% |
| 2018 | 15,394 | -195 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 15,589 | -197 | -1.25% |
| 2016 | 15,786 | 22 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 15,764 | -443 | -2.73% |
| 2014 | 16,207 | -83 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 16,290 | 192 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 16,098 | -10 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 16,108 | 681 | 4.41% |
| 2010 | 15,427 | 0 | 0% |