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World Population Review
Fairfax City County, Virginia Population 2021
Fairfax City County, Virginia's estimated population is 24,607 with a growth rate of 1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfax City County, Virginia is the 71st largest county in Virginia. The 2010 Population was 22,614 and has seen a growth of 8.81% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,607 | 294 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 24,313 | 294 | 1.22% |
| 2019 | 24,019 | 294 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 23,725 | 290 | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 23,435 | 189 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 23,246 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 23,230 | -80 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 23,310 | 80 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 23,230 | 336 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 22,894 | 434 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 22,460 | -154 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 22,614 | 2,992 | 15.25% |
| 1990 | 19,622 | 232 | 1.20% |
| 1980 | 19,390 | -2,580 | -11.74% |
| 1970 | 21,970 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.21%
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State
Founded
1805
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
22,614
Growth Since 2010
8.81%
Fairfax City County, Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,955 | 67.80% |
| Asian | 4,040 | 17.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1,200 | 5.10% |
| Some Other Race | 1,166 | 4.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,157 | 4.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.06% |
Fairfax City County, Virginia Population by Race
Fairfax City County, Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Fairfax City County, Virginia Population by Age
Fairfax City County, Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,577 | 2.67 | 70 |
| Married | 5,038 | 3.25 | 84.7 |
| Non Family | 2,661 | 1.51 | 48.6 |
| Female | 581 | 2.62 | 46.3 |
| Male | 297 | 3.25 | 58.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
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Fairfax City County, Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 506 | 3.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 459 | 2.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,167 | 13.44% |
| Some College | 2,256 | 13.99% |
| Associates Degree | 932 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,047 | 31.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,755 | 29.49% |
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Fairfax City County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fairfax City County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,700 | 9,448 | 6,496 |
| Asian | 2,857 | 2,670 | 1,919 |
| Hispanic | 2,405 | 1,973 | 741 |
| Other Race | 849 | 658 | 207 |
| Black | 824 | 810 | 482 |
| 2+ Races | 408 | 328 | 167 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.30%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.17%.
Fairfax City County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$64,538
Average Earnings
$72,393
Average Male
$55,538
Average Female
Fairfax City County, Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fairfax City County, Virginia Language by Age
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Fairfax City County, Virginia Language
66.12% of Fairfax City County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 33.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.16% of the population.
Fairfax City County, Virginia Language
Fairfax City County, Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,745 | 883 | 6.93% |
| Hispanic | 3,964 | 607 | 15.31% |
| Asian | 4,011 | 480 | 11.97% |
| Other | 1,123 | 162 | 14.43% |
| Multiple | 1,195 | 123 | 10.29% |
| Black | 1,019 | 33 | 3.24% |
9.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.65%
Male Poverty Rate
10.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairfax City County, Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfax City County, Virginia is Hispanic, with 15.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfax City County, Virginia is Black, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.57%.
Fairfax City County, Virginia Poverty
Fairfax City County, Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Fairfax City County, Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairfax City County, Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Fairfax City County, Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fairfax City County, Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Fairfax City County, Virginia Marital Status
Fairfax City County, Virginia Veterans by War
Fairfax City County, Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,235 | 9.83% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 80 | 2.41% |
| Black | 71 | 7.91% |
| Other Race | 29 | 3.08% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.54% |
Fairfax City County, Virginia Veterans by Race
Fairfax City County, Virginia Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fairfax City County, Virginia Veterans by Education
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70.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Fairfax City County, Virginia Employment by Age
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Fairfax City County, Virginia Employment by Race
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Fairfax City County, Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.06%
Native Born
28.94%
Foreign Born
13.36%
Non Citizen
15.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
71.06% of Fairfax City County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 30.55% having been born in Virginia. 13.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fairfax City County, Virginia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990