Fairfax city, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Virginia

The population of Fairfax city, Virginia is 24,478 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county 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 of Fairfax city has grown 16.5% since 2010 (22,616 → 26,340), a +1.09% annualized rate.

Fairfax city within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

24,478

Population

+1.09%

Annual growth

3922

People / sq mi

$132,774

Median Income

$677,400

Median Home Value

Fairfax city covers 6 sq mi of land at 3922.1 people per square mile.

About Fairfax city, VA

Educational attainment is the headline number in Fairfax city: 62.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 24,478 residents, Fairfax city is a county in Virginia.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $132,774, putting Fairfax city near the top of US counties. Only 6.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $677,400, with typical rent around $2,122.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 62.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. 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 education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Fairfax city usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

Fairfax city Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Fairfax city had a population of 22,616 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%.

Fairfax city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

26,340

Population (2024)

22,616

Population (2010)

26,340

Peak (2024)

1.10%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	22,616	-	-	estimate
2011	22,467	-149	-0.66%	estimate
2012	22,904	+437	+1.95%	estimate
2013	23,241	+337	+1.47%	estimate
2014	23,324	+83	+0.36%	estimate
2015	23,247	-77	-0.33%	estimate
2016	23,305	+58	+0.25%	estimate
2017	23,274	-31	-0.13%	estimate
2018	23,256	-18	-0.08%	estimate
2019	23,294	+38	+0.16%	estimate
2020	24,179	+885	+3.80%	estimate
2021	24,361	+182	+0.75%	estimate
2022	24,825	+464	+1.90%	estimate
2023	25,426	+601	+2.42%	estimate
2024	26,340	+914	+3.59%	estimate

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%

Age & Sex

37.3

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

14.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.7%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

5.7%

20–24

7.6%

25–34

13.0%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

5.6%

65–74

8.7%

75–84

3.7%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 14.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$132,774+$41,800 vs state
Mean household income	$170,219
Per-capita income	$62,800
Poverty rate	6.2%-0.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	68.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Finance & real estate

27.4%

Professional & business services

22.1%

Public administration

9.2%

Education & health care

7.2%

Information

7.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.4%

Construction

4.9%

Manufacturing

3.5%

The largest employment sector in Fairfax city is finance & real estate, accounting for 27.4% of workers.

How residents commute

3.8%

Drive alone

2.7%

Carpool

57.0%

Public transit

25.2%

Work from home

27.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$677,400+$316,700 vs state

Median home value

$2,122

Median rent

69.3%

Homeownership rate

9,317

Total housing units

98.3%

Occupied

1.7%

Vacant

30.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.6%

With health insurance

98.8%

With broadband internet

36.0%

Foreign-born

7.6%

Veterans (18+)

7.5%

With a disability

63.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.8%

High School+

62.3%

Bachelor's+

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Other counties in Virginia

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Part of Virginia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairfax city, Virginia has a population of 24,478 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 3922 people per square mile.

The population of Fairfax city has grown 16.5% since 2010 (22,616 → 26,340), a +1.09% annualized rate.

The median household income in Fairfax city, Virginia is $132,774, with mean (average) household income of $170,219 and per-capita income of $62,800. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Fairfax city, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (56.3%), Black or African American (6.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Fairfax city, Virginia is 37.3 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Fairfax city is $677,400 and median monthly rent is $2,122. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,317 total housing units, 1.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Fairfax city, Virginia is finance, insurance, and real estate, employing 27.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Fairfax city, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.