Merrifield is a CDP located in Fairfax County Virginia. Merrifield has a 2024 population of 20,708. Merrifield is currently growing at a rate of 1.93% annually and its population has increased by 11.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,523 in 2020.
The average household income in Merrifield is $159,605 with a poverty rate of 6.51%. The median age in Merrifield is 34.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merrifield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,511 | 41.42% |
| Asian | 6,605 | 32.14% |
| Black or African American | 1,812 | 8.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,752 | 8.53% |
| Other race | 1,694 | 8.24% |
| Native American | 175 | 0.85% |
| 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 | 9,418 | 2.18 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Non Family | 4,251 | 1.26 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
| Married | 4,062 | 2.88 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 733 | 2.91 | 18.4 | 81.6 |
| Male | 372 | 3.71 | 10.8 | 89.2 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
36.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 2.44% |
| Associates Degree | 560 | 3.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,529 | 35.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,284 | 40.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,219 | 7.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 480 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 1,101 | 7.08% |
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 | 6,292 | 6,139 | 5,291 |
| Asian | 5,245 | 5,062 | 4,227 |
| Hispanic | 1,985 | 1,471 | 903 |
| Black | 1,289 | 1,279 | 738 |
| Other Race | 1,242 | 940 | 636 |
| 2+ Races | 1,062 | 937 | 689 |
| Native American | 141 | 74 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 84.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,591 | $93,635 | $83,308 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,475 | $128,776 | $91,438 |
| High School Graduate | $35,506 | $35,918 | $29,145 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,391 | $26,213 | $14,234 |
| Overall | $83,112 | $92,357 | $75,304 |
| Some College | $60,772 | $60,074 | $70,333 |
$83,112
Average Earnings
$92,357
Average Male
$75,304
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.26% of Merrifield residents speak only English, while 50.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 18.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,605 | 463 | 7.01% |
| Hispanic | 2,805 | 439 | 15.65% |
| Other | 1,694 | 399 | 23.55% |
| White | 8,191 | 200 | 2.44% |
| Black | 1,812 | 188 | 10.38% |
| Multiple | 1,752 | 55 | 3.14% |
| Native | 175 | 33 | 18.86% |
6.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.02%
Male Poverty Rate
7.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merrifield is Other, with 23.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merrifield is White, with 2.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.23% |
| Some College | 7.47% |
| High School | 5.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Employed | 5.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $165,647 | $181,602 |
| Households | $136,173 | $159,605 |
| Married Families | $179,190 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $105,591 | $129,288 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
715
Number of Veterans
649
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 366 |
| First Gulf War | 299 |
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 331 |
| 18 to 34 | 162 |
| 65 to 74 | 136 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 75+ | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 365 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 204 | 3.73% |
| Black | 112 | 7.4% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 2.84% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
82.6%
Labor Force Participation
79.6%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
22.77%
Born in Merrifield
56%
Native Born
44%
Foreign Born
22.89%
Non Citizen
21.11%
Naturalized
56% of Merrifield residents were born in the United States, with 22.77% having been born in Virginia. 22.89% 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 | 20,708 | 392 | 1.93% |
| 2023 | 20,316 | 393 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 19,923 | 848 | 4.45% |
| 2021 | 19,075 | 552 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 18,523 | 232 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 18,291 | 502 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 17,789 | 546 | 3.17% |
| 2017 | 17,243 | 243 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 17,000 | 588 | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 16,412 | 539 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 15,873 | 439 | 2.84% |
| 2013 | 15,434 | 435 | 2.9% |
| 2012 | 14,999 | -216 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 15,215 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 15,212 | 0 | 0% |