West Falls Church is a CDP located in Fairfax County Virginia. West Falls Church has a 2024 population of 36,308. West Falls Church is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 16.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,262 in 2020.
The average household income in West Falls Church is $155,176 with a poverty rate of 6.72%. The median age in West Falls Church is 37.6 years: 38.7 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Falls Church was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,446 | 46.42% |
| Other race | 7,668 | 24.64% |
| Asian | 4,744 | 15.24% |
| Two or more races | 3,006 | 9.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,000 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 257 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,540 | 2.95 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 5,446 | 3.42 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 3,311 | 1.48 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Female | 926 | 3.59 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 857 | 4.93 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,505 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,018 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,870 | 27.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,932 | 23.12% |
| High School Graduate | 3,439 | 16.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,023 | 9.48% |
| Some College | 2,549 | 11.95% |
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 | 9,436 | 9,288 | 7,061 |
| Hispanic | 7,039 | 4,355 | 1,452 |
| Other Race | 4,084 | 2,208 | 546 |
| Asian | 3,624 | 2,953 | 1,588 |
| 2+ Races | 1,956 | 1,590 | 1,047 |
| Black | 798 | 795 | 275 |
| Native American | 134 | 45 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 74.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,846 | $104,808 | $86,431 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,005 | $133,735 | $94,961 |
| High School Graduate | $30,994 | $36,354 | $26,287 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,489 | $36,773 | $17,127 |
| Overall | $64,992 | $67,518 | $63,292 |
| Some College | $50,694 | $51,349 | $49,153 |
$64,992
Average Earnings
$67,518
Average Male
$63,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.72% of West Falls Church residents speak only English, while 53.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,550 | 1,080 | 9.35% |
| Other | 7,357 | 791 | 10.75% |
| White | 12,593 | 511 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 4,744 | 401 | 8.45% |
| Multiple | 3,006 | 137 | 4.56% |
| Black | 1,000 | 54 | 5.4% |
6.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.91%
Male Poverty Rate
7.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Falls Church is Other, with 10.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Falls Church is White, with 4.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.18% |
| High School | 11.81% |
| Some College | 3.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.27% |
| Female Employed | 4.72% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,411 | $167,332 |
| Households | $126,737 | $155,176 |
| Married Families | $168,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $99,344 | $114,582 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
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
1,186
Number of Veterans
1,038
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 484 |
| Second Gulf War | 360 |
| Vietnam | 360 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 366 |
| 55 to 64 | 288 |
| 65 to 74 | 274 |
| 75+ | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 876 | 7.61% |
| Black | 126 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 99 | 2.32% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 0.94% |
| Other Race | 58 | 1.11% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 13 | 7.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
29.12%
Born in West Falls Church
63.29%
Native Born
36.71%
Foreign Born
19.47%
Non Citizen
17.24%
Naturalized
63.29% of West Falls Church residents were born in the United States, with 29.12% having been born in Virginia. 19.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,308 | 2,594 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 33,714 | 2,593 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 31,121 | 98 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 31,023 | -239 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 31,262 | 1,639 | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 29,623 | 469 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 29,154 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,150 | 91 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 29,059 | -430 | -1.46% |
| 2015 | 29,489 | 1,212 | 4.29% |
| 2014 | 28,277 | 68 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 28,209 | 451 | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 27,758 | 1,141 | 4.29% |
| 2011 | 26,617 | 0 | 0% |