Fairfax County, VA — Demographics & Population

Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data

Population Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

1,144,474

Male

571,515

49.9%

Female

572,959

50.1%

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Avg Household Size

2.8

Foreign Born

30.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Education

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Bachelor's or Higher
44.1%
High School or Higher
52.3%

Other Demographics

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Veterans

5.9%

Disability

0.0%

Non-English Home

4.6%

Married

46.1%

Fairfax County, VA has a population of 1,144,474 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 38.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 51.4% of the population. 44.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 30.8% of residents are foreign-born.

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