Fauquier County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Virginia

The population of Fauquier County, Virginia is 73,935 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $129,495, the median home value is $543,700, and the median age is 40.8.

The population of Fauquier County has grown 15.9% since 2010 (65,433 → 75,865), a +1.06% annualized rate.

Fauquier County within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

73,935

Population

+1.06%

Annual growth

114

People / sq mi

$129,495

Median Income

$543,700

Median Home Value

Fauquier County covers 648 sq mi of land at 114.1 people per square mile.

About Fauquier County, VA

Fauquier County is a county in Virginia with a population of 73,935. It ranks #29 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 40.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Fauquier County is $129,495, above the US median of $74,580. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $543,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,561. The homeownership rate of 78.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fauquier County reflects 39.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.0% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.6 minutes each way.

Fauquier County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Fauquier County had a population of 65,433 in 2010 and 75,865 in 2024, a 15.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 75,865 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.06%.

75,865

Population (2024)

65,433

Population (2010)

75,865

Peak (2024)

1.06%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	65,433	-	-	estimate
2011	66,032	+599	+0.92%	estimate
2012	66,567	+535	+0.81%	estimate
2013	67,150	+583	+0.88%	estimate
2014	68,135	+985	+1.47%	estimate
2015	68,449	+314	+0.46%	estimate
2016	68,831	+382	+0.56%	estimate
2017	69,555	+724	+1.05%	estimate
2018	70,722	+1,167	+1.68%	estimate
2019	71,297	+575	+0.81%	estimate
2020	73,010	+1,713	+2.40%	estimate
2021	74,068	+1,058	+1.45%	estimate
2022	74,686	+618	+0.83%	estimate
2023	75,256	+570	+0.76%	estimate
2024	75,865	+609	+0.81%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.0%
Black or African American	6.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.8

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

16.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

10.5%

35–44

13.3%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

8.6%

60–64

6.6%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

5.1%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$129,495+$38,521 vs state
Mean household income	$155,933
Per-capita income	$55,864
Poverty rate	4.2%-2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.6%
Employment-to-population	66.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Finance & real estate

19.3%

Professional & business services

18.2%

Construction

9.3%

Public administration

9.2%

Education & health care

7.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.1%

Manufacturing

5.5%

Information

5.2%

The largest employment sector in Fauquier County is finance & real estate, accounting for 19.3% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

74.4%

Public transit

15.0%

Work from home

36.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$543,700+$183,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,561

Median rent

78.1%

Homeownership rate

28,454

Total housing units

92.3%

Occupied

7.7%

Vacant

21.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.5%

With health insurance

95.2%

With broadband internet

39.6%

Foreign-born

10.1%

Veterans (18+)

9.6%

With a disability

88.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.9%

High School+

39.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fauquier County, Virginia has a population of 73,935 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 114 people per square mile.

The population of Fauquier County has grown 15.9% since 2010 (65,433 → 75,865), a +1.06% annualized rate.

The median household income in Fauquier County, Virginia is $129,495, with mean (average) household income of $155,933 and per-capita income of $55,864. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Fauquier County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.0%), Black or African American (6.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Fauquier County, Virginia is 40.8 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Fauquier County is $543,700 and median monthly rent is $1,561. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 28,454 total housing units, 7.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Fauquier County, Virginia is finance, insurance, and real estate, employing 19.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

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