Fairfax County, Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 1,144,447 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfax County, Virginia is the largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 1,086,165 and has seen a growth of 5.37% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,157,292 | 2,569 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,154,723 | 2,569 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,152,154 | 2,569 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 1,149,585 | 2,569 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,147,016 | 2,569 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,144,447 | 2,569 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 1,141,878 | 2,569 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 1,139,309 | -2,894 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 1,142,203 | -6,424 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 1,148,627 | -3,732 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 1,152,359 | 2,671 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 1,149,688 | 342 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 1,149,346 | 4,389 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 1,144,957 | 3,917 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 1,141,040 | 4,246 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 1,136,794 | 4,608 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,132,186 | 11,532 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 1,120,654 | 17,083 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 1,103,571 | 17,406 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 1,086,165 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 818,584 | 221,683 | 37.14% |
| 1980 | 596,901 | 141,880 | 31.18% |
| 1970 | 455,021 | 180,019 | 65.46% |
| 1960 | 275,002 | 176,445 | 179.03% |
| 1950 | 98,557 | 57,628 | 140.8% |
| 1940 | 40,929 | 15,665 | 62.01% |
| 1930 | 25,264 | 3,321 | 15.13% |
| 1920 | 21,943 | 1,407 | 6.85% |
| 1910 | 20,536 | 1,956 | 10.53% |
| 1900 | 18,580 | 1,925 | 11.56% |
| 1890 | 16,655 | 630 | 3.93% |
| 1880 | 16,025 | 3,073 | 23.73% |
| 1870 | 12,952 | 1,118 | 9.45% |
| 1860 | 11,834 | 1,152 | 10.78% |
| 1850 | 10,682 | 1,312 | 14% |
| 1840 | 9,370 | 166 | 1.8% |
| 1830 | 9,204 | -2,200 | -19.29% |
| 1820 | 11,404 | -1,707 | -13.02% |
| 1810 | 13,111 | -206 | -1.55% |
| 1800 | 13,317 | 997 | 8.09% |
| 1790 | 12,320 | -1,144,972 | -98.94% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 620,521 | 54.18% |
| Asian | 231,660 | 20.23% |
| Black or African American | 113,057 | 9.87% |
| Two or more races | 105,022 | 9.17% |
| Other race | 69,956 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 4,447 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 691 | 0.06% |
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 | 410,844 | 2.76 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 235,729 | 3.38 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 123,305 | 1.3 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 35,019 | 3.4 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Male | 16,791 | 3.52 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23,156 | 2.96% |
| Associates Degree | 43,431 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 248,678 | 31.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 252,971 | 32.33% |
| High School Graduate | 95,159 | 12.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27,679 | 3.54% |
| Some College | 91,469 | 11.69% |
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 | 403,681 | 397,210 | 300,397 |
| Asian | 166,269 | 152,924 | 109,010 |
| Hispanic | 112,101 | 85,918 | 37,819 |
| Black | 75,872 | 71,814 | 37,304 |
| 2+ Races | 54,482 | 48,446 | 28,926 |
| Other Race | 40,245 | 27,693 | 10,817 |
| Native American | 2,344 | 1,801 | 839 |
| Islander | 515 | 470 | 214 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 74.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,563 | $106,690 | $73,094 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,763 | $147,378 | $100,890 |
| High School Graduate | $37,349 | $41,941 | $31,439 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,143 | $39,105 | $22,013 |
| Overall | $80,273 | $95,222 | $67,488 |
| Some College | $51,517 | $57,653 | $46,179 |
$80,273
Average Earnings
$95,222
Average Male
$67,488
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.27% of Fairfax County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 38.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 551,433 | 21,637 | 3.92% |
| Hispanic | 187,875 | 18,699 | 9.95% |
| Asian | 230,830 | 13,806 | 5.98% |
| Black | 109,967 | 11,174 | 10.16% |
| Other | 69,329 | 9,933 | 14.33% |
| Multiple | 104,249 | 5,945 | 5.7% |
| Native | 4,340 | 302 | 6.96% |
| Islander | 689 | 139 | 20.17% |
5.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.31%
Male Poverty Rate
6.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfax County, Virginia is Islander, with 20.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfax County, Virginia is White, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.33% |
| High School | 9.05% |
| Some College | 5.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.27% |
| Female Employed | 3.78% |
| Male Employed | 2.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $172,110 | $211,803 |
| Households | $145,165 | $185,205 |
| Married Families | $191,953 | $233,675 |
| Non Families | $94,501 | $116,263 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
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
69,466
Number of Veterans
58,953
Male Veterans
10,513
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29,463 |
| First Gulf War | 29,206 |
| Vietnam | 19,298 |
| Korea | 2,410 |
| World War II | 931 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 23,009 |
| 55 to 64 | 14,725 |
| 75+ | 13,017 |
| 65 to 74 | 12,515 |
| 18 to 34 | 6,200 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,734 | 10.7% |
| Black | 7,846 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 5,544 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 4,330 | 2.36% |
| 2+ Races | 3,876 | 5.93% |
| Other Race | 1,266 | 2.67% |
| Native American | 328 | 10.83% |
| Islander | 86 | 17.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
28.57%
Born in Fairfax County, Virginia
69.38%
Native Born
30.62%
Foreign Born
12.08%
Non Citizen
18.54%
Naturalized
69.38% of Fairfax County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 28.57% having been born in Virginia. 12.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.