Fairfax County, Virginia

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.