Demographics and Data

Fairfax County is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the county's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment.

Demographic and Economic Information

Recent Studies

Recent studies detailing trends about Fairfax County.

Putting Food on the Table Cover Thumbnail Putting Food on the Table (December 2011) PDF
The report discusses some of the county's food security programs, indicators of food insecurity, and access to affordable and nutritious food in the Fairfax-Falls Church area.

Community Health Status Assessment
Data on health status, quality of life and community risk factors. The Community Report summarizes the full Technical Report.
Read Community Report PDF
Read Technical Report PDF

Rental Housing Complex Analysis (May 2011)
Data on the cost, rental unit quantity and vacancy rates of Fairfax County market rate rental housing complexes containing five or more units.
Read Report PDF
Summary

Behind the Headline: Trends and Implications for County Residents
Report on demographic trends in the county, poverty, economic mobility, housing, and health care, providing data and future implications of trends.
Read Study PDF

Demographic Reports 2010
The most recent data report about the county highlights trends, population, forecasts, housing and industrial/commercial information.
Read Study PDF

Youth Survey (2010-2011)
Information and trends about positive and harmful youth behaviors.
View Presentation PDF
Risk and Protective Factors Report PDF
6th Grade Survey Report
News Release

Language Maps Languages Spoken at Home by Fairfax County Elementary Students
A series of maps depicting the geographic distribution of Fairfax County elementary students who speak languages other than English at home.
View maps