Fairfax, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fairfax, Virginia is 24,478 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $132,774, the median home value is $677,400, and the median age is 37.3.
The population has grown 16.5% since 2010 (22,614 → 26,340).
24,478
Population
3922
People / sq mi
$132,774
Median Income
$677,400
Median Home Value
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Fairfax covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 3922 people per square mile.
About Fairfax, VA
What sets Fairfax apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 25.2% versus 14.0% nationally. With 24,478 residents, Fairfax is a city in Virginia. It ranks #47 among cities in Virginia by population.
Households take in a median $132,774, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $677,400, with typical rent around $2,122.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 62.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 25.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Fairfax — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Fairfax city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fairfax city had a population of 22,614 in 2010 and 26,340 in 2024, a 16.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,340 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.10%.
26,340
Population (2024)
22,614
Population (2010)
26,340
Peak (2024)
1.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,614 |
| 2011 | 22,460 |
| 2012 | 22,894 |
| 2013 | 23,230 |
| 2014 | 23,310 |
| 2015 | 23,230 |
| 2016 | 23,246 |
| 2017 | 23,435 |
| 2018 | 23,725 |
| 2019 | 24,019 |
| 2020 | 24,179 |
| 2021 | 24,361 |
| 2022 | 24,825 |
| 2023 | 25,426 |
| 2024 | 26,340 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$132,774
Median Household Income
$62,800
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$677,400
Median Home Value
$2,122
Median Rent
69.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.8%
High School+
62.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.8%
Drive Alone
57.0%
Public Transit
25.2%
Work From Home
27.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
36.0%
Foreign Born
63.1%
Non-English at Home
7.6%
Veterans
7.5%
With Disability
92.6%
Health Insurance
98.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 27.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.1% |
| Public Administration | 9.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Information | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Retail Trade | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairfax, Virginia has a population of 24,478 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Fairfax, Virginia is $132,774, with 6.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fairfax, Virginia is $677,400, with median monthly rent at $2,122 and a homeownership rate of 69.3%.
The median age in Fairfax, Virginia is 37.3 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has grown 16.5% since 2010 (22,614 → 26,340).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.