Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is home to 1.15 million people. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $153,637.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,147,837 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $153,637 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 5.9% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 7.2% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.1% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.0% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $732,800 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,276 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.5% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 30.8% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.1 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Charles County, Maryland
- Montgomery County, Maryland
- Prince George's County, Maryland
- Arlington County
- Loudoun County
- Prince William County
- Alexandria County
- Fairfax County
- Falls Church County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.