Fairfax County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fairfax County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51059
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 391.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.45 sq mi
- Total Area
- 406.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.829520
- Longitude
- -77.273252
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,013,296
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 767,585
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 867,023 | 85.6% |
| Hispanic | 146,276 | 14.4% |
| White | 534,544 | 52.8% |
| Black | 100,832 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 180,685 | 17.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,048 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 519 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5,262 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 675,795 | 88.0% |
| Hispanic | 91,787 | 12.0% |
| White | 427,636 | 55.7% |
| Black | 85,373 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 155,685 | 20.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,220 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 417 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3,102 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,147,837
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $162,891
- Poverty Rate
- 5.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 67,523
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 564,082 | 49.1% |
| Black | 110,478 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 228,940 | 19.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 728,560
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 475,662 | 65.3% |
| Republican | 137,905 | 18.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 114,993 | 15.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 352,356 | 48.4% |
| Female | 376,111 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 375,800 | 51.6% |
| Hispanic | 76,912 | 10.6% |
| Black | 32,002 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 103,912 | 14.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 397,200
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 242,627 | 64.6% |
| Hispanic | 31,140 | 40.5% |
| Black | 13,181 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 45,054 | 43.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 190,525 | 54.1% |
| Female | 206,649 | 54.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 83,682 (10.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 513,757 (64.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 430,047
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $738,462
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,516
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 55.4%
- Public Transit
- 4.6%
- Work From Home
- 28.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.