Fairfax County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$150,113
Per Capita Income
$69,971
Poverty Rate
5.9%
SNAP Recipients
4.2%
Gini Index
0.430
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K5.8%
$25K–$50K7.5%
$50K–$75K8.9%
$75K–$100K9.7%
$100K–$150K18.0%
$150K–$200K14.8%
$200K+35.2%
The median household income in Fairfax County, VA is $150,113 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $69,971. 5.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 4.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.430 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).