2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,144,474
Fairfax County is one of the most populous counties in Virginia with a population of 1.1M. The median household income is $150,113, 131% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.9%, median home value is $699,700, and 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 167% above the national average.
Population
1,144,474
2023 estimate
Rank #40 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$150,113
Household
Rank #5 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$699,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #40 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
64.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #7 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.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
30.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
39.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
100% above Virginia avg·131% above national avg
Poverty Rate
54% above Virginia avg·60% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
21% above Virginia avg·21% 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 →
$69,971
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
152% above Virginia avg·234% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
96% above Virginia avg·140% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% below Virginia avg·18% below national avg
Housing Units
428,352
Households
412,663
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,164
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 →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
121% above Virginia avg·167% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Virginia avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
4.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.4%
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