Fairfax city's estimated 2026 population is 27,506 with a growth rate of 2.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfax city is the 69th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 22,616 and has seen a growth of 21.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 37.9 years
Male: 35.1 years
There are 18,816 adults, (3,518 of whom are seniors) in Fairfax city.
Female: 12,709 (50.8%)
Male: 12,317 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Fairfax city includes 52.81% White, 18.37% Asian, 10.78% other race, 6.33% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,215 | 52.81% |
| Asian | 4,597 | 18.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,871 | 11.47% |
| Other race | 2,697 | 10.78% |
| Black or African American | 1,585 | 6.33% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.24% |
Fairfax city's average per capita income is $75,015. Household income levels show a median of $132,348. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $196,574 | - |
| Families | $183,193 | $213,322 |
| Households | $132,348 | $178,337 |
| Non Families | $82,418 | $112,373 |
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