Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,147,837 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,935 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 70 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $153,637 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,828 |
| Median Home Value | $732,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 430,047 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 284,195 (66.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 129,906 (30.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15,946 (3.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 414,101 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Family Households | 288,423 (69.7%) |
The table below compares Fairfax County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 13 | 91st |
| Median Household Income | # 2 | 99th |
| Per Capita Income | # 5 | 97th |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 99th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
