Fairfax County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,147,837 | — | #42 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $153,637 | +104.4% | #4 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,372 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $732,800 | +160.0% | #44 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,276 | +95.7% | #11 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | -52.9% | #106 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fairfax County has a population of 1,147,837, making it the #42 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fairfax County is $153,637, ranking #4 out of 3,222 counties — 104.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.9% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Fairfax County is $732,800 (+160.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,276/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.6%.
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92.9% of residents in Fairfax County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County, Virginia has a total population of 1,147,837, making it the 42nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fairfax County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fairfax County is $153,637, which ranks #4 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 104.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Fairfax County is $732,800, 160.0% above the national median. Renters in Fairfax County pay a median gross rent of $2,276 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fairfax County, 65.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Fairfax County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 46.8% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%).
All data for Fairfax County, 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.