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World Population Review
Fairfax County, Virginia Population 2021
Fairfax County, Virginia's estimated population is 1,145,670 with a growth rate of -0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfax County, Virginia is the 2nd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 Population was 1,086,160 and has seen a growth of 5.48% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,145,670 | -930 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,146,600 | -930 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 1,147,530 | -930 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 1,148,460 | -270 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 1,148,730 | 4,540 | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 1,144,190 | 3,790 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 1,140,400 | 4,130 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 1,136,270 | 4,490 | 0.40% |
| 2013 | 1,131,780 | 11,380 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 1,120,400 | 16,960 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 1,103,440 | 17,280 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 1,086,160 | 267,576 | 32.69% |
| 1990 | 818,584 | 221,683 | 37.14% |
| 1980 | 596,901 | 141,880 | 31.18% |
| 1970 | 455,021 | 180,019 | 65.46% |
| 1960 | 275,002 | 176,445 | 179.03% |
| 1950 | 98,557 | 57,628 | 140.80% |
| 1940 | 40,929 | 15,665 | 62.01% |
| 1930 | 25,264 | 3,321 | 15.13% |
| 1920 | 21,943 | 1,407 | 6.85% |
| 1910 | 20,536 | 1,956 | 10.53% |
| 1900 | 18,580 | 1,925 | 11.56% |
| 1890 | 16,655 | 630 | 3.93% |
| 1880 | 16,025 | 3,073 | 23.73% |
| 1870 | 12,952 | 1,118 | 9.45% |
| 1860 | 11,834 | 1,152 | 10.78% |
| 1850 | 10,682 | 1,312 | 14.00% |
| 1840 | 9,370 | 166 | 1.80% |
| 1830 | 9,204 | -2,200 | -19.29% |
| 1820 | 11,404 | -1,707 | -13.02% |
| 1810 | 13,111 | -206 | -1.55% |
| 1800 | 13,317 | 997 | 8.09% |
| 1790 | 12,320 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.08%
County Website
State
Founded
June 19, 1742
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
1,086,160
Growth Since 2010
5.48%
Fairfax County, Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701,055 | 61.18% |
| Asian | 219,697 | 19.17% |
| Black or African American | 112,371 | 9.81% |
| Some Other Race | 55,913 | 4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 53,317 | 4.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,662 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 847 | 0.07% |
Fairfax County, Virginia Population by Race
Fairfax County, Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Fairfax County, Virginia Population by Age
Fairfax County, Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 396,501 | 2.87 | 68 |
| Married | 231,274 | 3.44 | 78.2 |
| Non Family | 113,186 | 1.37 | 54.3 |
| Female | 36,152 | 3.55 | 51.1 |
| Male | 15,889 | 3.67 | 55 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
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Fairfax County, Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32,538 | 4.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26,127 | 3.35% |
| High School Graduate | 99,809 | 12.80% |
| Some College | 98,206 | 12.59% |
| Associates Degree | 43,218 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242,401 | 31.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 237,762 | 30.48% |
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Fairfax County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fairfax County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 418,635 | 410,663 | 301,782 |
| Asian | 156,827 | 142,335 | 99,480 |
| Hispanic | 110,487 | 80,653 | 31,936 |
| Black | 74,300 | 68,714 | 35,165 |
| Other Race | 31,592 | 20,455 | 6,227 |
| 2+ Races | 23,468 | 21,612 | 13,060 |
| Native American | 1,871 | 1,629 | 727 |
| Islander | 558 | 452 | 180 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.10%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 72.09%.
Fairfax County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$65,056
Average Earnings
$80,532
Average Male
$53,714
Average Female
Fairfax County, Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fairfax County, Virginia Language by Age
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Fairfax County, Virginia Language
60.69% of Fairfax County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 39.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.92% of the population.
Fairfax County, Virginia Language
Fairfax County, Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 576,566 | 22,892 | 3.97% |
| Hispanic | 185,138 | 18,359 | 9.92% |
| Asian | 218,773 | 13,177 | 6.02% |
| Black | 109,966 | 11,579 | 10.53% |
| Other | 54,913 | 6,987 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 52,880 | 4,353 | 8.23% |
| Native | 2,613 | 203 | 7.77% |
| Islander | 809 | 159 | 19.65% |
6.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.48%
Male Poverty Rate
6.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairfax County, Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfax County, Virginia is Islander, with 19.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfax County, Virginia is White, with 3.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.63%.
Fairfax County, Virginia Poverty
Fairfax County, Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Fairfax County, Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairfax County, Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Fairfax County, Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fairfax County, Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Fairfax County, Virginia Marital Status
Fairfax County, Virginia Veterans by War
Fairfax County, Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,335 | 10.83% |
| Black | 7,808 | 9.39% |
| Hispanic | 4,781 | 3.72% |
| Asian | 3,943 | 2.28% |
| 2+ Races | 2,678 | 9.16% |
| Other Race | 614 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 132 | 6.37% |
| Islander | 93 | 16.15% |
Fairfax County, Virginia Veterans by Race
Fairfax County, Virginia Veterans by Education
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2.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fairfax County, Virginia Veterans by Education
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71.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Fairfax County, Virginia Employment by Age
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Fairfax County, Virginia Employment by Race
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Fairfax 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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68.69%
Native Born
31.31%
Foreign Born
13.88%
Non Citizen
17.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
68.69% of Fairfax County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 27.16% having been born in Virginia. 13.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fairfax 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