Fairfax city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51600 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,026 | — | #1,664 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $132,348 | +76.1% | #26 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.6 years | -5.9% | #2,806 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $722,600 | +156.3% | #47 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,245 | +93.0% | #16 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | -27.8% | #593 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fairfax city has a population of 25,026, making it the #1,664 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Fairfax city is $132,348, ranking #26 out of 3,222 counties — 76.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Fairfax city is $722,600 (+156.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,245/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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91.5% of residents in Fairfax city have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Fairfax city, Virginia
Fairfax city, Virginia has a total population of 25,026, making it the 1,664th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fairfax city is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fairfax city is $132,348, which ranks #26 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 76.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Fairfax city is $722,600, 156.3% above the national median. Renters in Fairfax city pay a median gross rent of $2,245 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fairfax city, 62.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.5 min.
Fairfax city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (18.4%).
All data for Fairfax city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.