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Great Falls, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Great Falls, Virginia is 14,854 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 93rd-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $1,342,400, and the median age is 46.8.

14,854

Population

586

People / sq mi

$250,001

Median Income

$1,342,400

Median Home Value

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Great Falls covers 25.4 sq mi of land at 586 people per square mile.

About Great Falls, VA

What sets Great Falls apart is money: median household income runs $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. With 14,854 residents, Great Falls is a city in Virginia.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $250,001, putting Great Falls near the top of US cities. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.2%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,342,400, with typical rent around $3,463.

Great Falls is among the best-educated US cities: 85.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 40.3% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Great Falls firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Race & Ethnicity

White65.7%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$250,001

Median Household Income

$134,358

Per Capita Income

1.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,342,400

Median Home Value

$3,463

Median Rent

95.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.9%

High School+

85.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

51.7%

Public Transit

40.3%

Work From Home

33.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

49.5%

Foreign Born

71.0%

Non-English at Home

8.1%

Veterans

7.3%

With Disability

97.4%

Health Insurance

99.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate35.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management15.1%
Information13.6%
Public Administration10.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.2%
Transportation & Warehousing5.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Construction3.0%
Manufacturing2.5%
Retail Trade1.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Great Falls, Virginia has a population of 14,854 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 93rd-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Great Falls, Virginia is $250,001, with 1.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Great Falls, Virginia is $1,342,400, with median monthly rent at $3,463 and a homeownership rate of 95.4%.

The median age in Great Falls, Virginia is 46.8 years. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.