Fairfax city's estimated 2026 population is 28,168 with a growth rate of 3.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfax city is the 67th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 22,616 and has seen a growth of 24.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fairfax city includes 56.27% White, 18.05% Asian, 7.91% other race, 6.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
White (56.27%)
Asian (18.05%)
Two or more races (11.12%)
Other race (7.91%)
Black or African American (6.39%)
Native American (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,774 | 56.27% |
| Asian | 4,419 | 18.05% |
| Two or more races | 2,722 | 11.12% |
| Other race | 1,937 | 7.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,565 | 6.39% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fairfax city's average per capita income is $74,617. Household income levels show a median of $132,774. The poverty rate stands at 9.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $188,036 | - |
| Families | $167,182 | $198,359 |
| Households | $132,774 | $170,219 |
| Non Families | $92,059 | $110,583 |
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