Department News
February 4, 2026
The 2024 Uninsured Population Without Health Coverage Visualization is now available. This interactive infographic represents the demographic characteristics of Fairfax County’s uninsured population in 2024, based on newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. It explores differences by age, race and ethnicity, citizenship, income, poverty status, language spoken at home, living arrangements, employment status, education and other factors. Between 2023 and 2024, the overall uninsured rate increased from 5.9% to 7%, while the rate among working-age adults with a disability declined from 9.8% to 6.5%. In addition, nearly half (49.1%) of uninsured residents are non-citizens, and more than three-quarters (75.2%) of uninsured working-age adults in Fairfax County are employed. The visualization is prepared by the Economic, Demographic, and Statistical Research Unit of the Department of Management and Budget. For more information or questions, email dmbinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov.
January 30, 2026
Updated the 2024 Poverty in Fairfax County-Falls Church Area Infographic. This interactive infographic provides an overview of poverty in Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. In 2024, 83,212 individuals were living below the poverty line, with an overall poverty rate of 6.9%, an increase of 2,621 individuals from 2023. Changes in poverty rates varied across demographic groups, with a slight increase among white residents and a more noticeable increase among those identifying as two or more races. The visualization provides detailed poverty data by age, gender, race/ethnicity, employment status, living arrangements and other key demographic characteristics. The visualization is prepared by the Economic, Demographic and Statistical Research (EDSR) Unit within the Department of Management and Budget. For specific information or inquiries, contact DMBInfo@fairfaxcounty.gov.
December 2, 2025
During the December 2 BOS Committee meeting, the Fall Forecast was discussed, highlighting continued economic resilience despite evolving challenges. View the detailed presentation.