2023 ACS Census Data · Population 24,478
Fairfax city is a small county in Virginia with a population of 24,478. The median household income is $132,774, 104% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.9%, median home value is $677,400, and 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 159% above the national average.
Population
24,478
2023 estimate
Rank #1680 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$132,774
Household
Rank #19 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$677,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #45 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
62.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #13 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
30.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
36.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
77% above Virginia avg·104% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Virginia avg·34% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
24% above Virginia avg·24% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$62,800
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
71.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
144% above Virginia avg·224% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
86% above Virginia avg·129% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Virginia avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% below Virginia avg·16% below national avg
Housing Units
9,317
Households
9,158
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,076
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
96.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
114% above Virginia avg·159% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.2%
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