Fairfax city, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
24,478
Male
12,073
49.3%
Female
12,405
50.7%
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
30.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher41.3%
High School or Higher50.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.4%
Married
42.0%
Fairfax city, VA has a population of 24,478 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 56.3% of the population. 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 30.5% of residents are foreign-born.