Unified School District · VA
Fairfax City Public Schools
Fairfax City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 25,026. The median household income is $132,348 and the median age is 36.6.
25,026
Population
4010
People / sq mi
$132,348
Median Income
36.6
Median Age
Fairfax City Public Schools covers 6 sq mi of land at 4009.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 38.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$132,348
Median Household Income
$63,647
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$722,600
Median Home Value
$2,245
Median Rent
69.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.7%
High School+
62.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairfax City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 25,026 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Fairfax City Public Schools is $132,348, with a per capita income of $63,647. The poverty rate is 4.8%.
Fairfax City Public Schools is 52.8% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 38.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Fairfax City Public Schools, 90.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Fairfax City Public Schools is $722,600, with a median rent of $2,245. The homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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Data for Fairfax City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5101230).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.