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Demographics Dashboard
The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile. To learn more about this page, please visit our help center.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value; higher than the comparison value; not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; significant change over time; no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period; lower than the previous measurement period; no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
County/City: Fairfax County
Population
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Total Population
County/City: Fairfax County Total Population
1,138,331
People
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,141,645)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Age and Sex
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Population Under Age 5
County/City: Fairfax County Population Under Age 5
5.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(5.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population Under Age 18
County/City: Fairfax County Population Under Age 18
22.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(21.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(22.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population Over Age 65
County/City: Fairfax County Population Over Age 65
15.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(16.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(17.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(14.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Female Population
County/City: Fairfax County Female Population
50.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(50.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(50.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(49.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Male Population
County/City: Fairfax County Male Population
50.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(49.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(49.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(50.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Race and Hispanic Origin
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Population White
County/City: Fairfax County Population White
63.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(68.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(75.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(63.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population Black or African American
County/City: Fairfax County Population Black or African American
10.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(20.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(10.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population American Indian and Alaska Native
County/City: Fairfax County Population American Indian and Alaska Native
0.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(0.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(0.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population Asian
County/City: Fairfax County Population Asian
20.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(7.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(20.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
County/City: Fairfax County Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(0.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population Two or More Races
County/City: Fairfax County Population Two or More Races
4.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(3.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(4.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population Hispanic or Latino
County/City: Fairfax County Population Hispanic or Latino
16.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(10.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(19.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(16.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
County/City: Fairfax County Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
48.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(59.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(58.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(49.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Population Characteristics
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Veteran Population
County/City: Fairfax County Veteran Population
8.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(9.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Foreign Born Persons
County/City: Fairfax County Foreign Born Persons
30.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Housing
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Housing Units
County/City: Fairfax County Housing Units
429,828
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(428,425)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Homeownership
County/City: Fairfax County Homeownership
66.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(60.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Median Housing Unit Value
County/City: Fairfax County Median Housing Unit Value
$666,900
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
($339,800)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
County/City: Fairfax County Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
$3,063
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 132 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
($2,014)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
County/City: Fairfax County Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
$1,004
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
($546)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Median Household Gross Rent
County/City: Fairfax County Median Household Gross Rent
$2,159
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
($1,440)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Family & Living Arrangements
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Households
County/City: Fairfax County Households
410,844
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Average Household Size
County/City: Fairfax County Average Household Size
2.80
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home
County/City: Fairfax County Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home
38.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Education
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
County/City: Fairfax County People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(91.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
County/City: Fairfax County People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
64.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(41.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Health
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Persons with a Disability
County/City: Fairfax County Persons with a Disability
7.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Persons with Health Insurance
County/City: Fairfax County Persons with Health Insurance
92.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(92.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(92.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County/City: Fairfax County
Economy
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
County/City: Fairfax County Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
67.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(61.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
County/City: Fairfax County Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
64.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(60.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Total Employment
County/City: Fairfax County Total Employment
647,247
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(672,100)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Total Employment Change
County/City: Fairfax County Total Employment Change
-3.7%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(-4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(-4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(2.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Transportation
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Mean Travel Time to Work
County/City: Fairfax County Mean Travel Time to Work
30.4
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(27.9)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County
Income & Poverty
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Median Household Income
County/City: Fairfax County Median Household Income
$145,165
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
($87,249)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County Per Capita Income
County/City: Fairfax County Per Capita Income
$67,598
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
($47,210)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County/City: Fairfax County People Living Below Poverty Level
County/City: Fairfax County People Living Below Poverty Level
6.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
County/City: Fairfax County
Businesses
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax County Employer Establishments
County/City: Fairfax County Employer Establishments
31,808
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(31,769)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.