Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Fairfax County, VA (VAFAIR5POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Fairfax County, VA; Washington; VA; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairfax County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Fairfax County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Fairfax County was 1.14 million, a 0.23% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Fairfax County population was 1.14 million, a decline of 0.25% compared to a population of 1.14 million in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fairfax County increased by 166,795. In this period, the peak population was 1.15 million in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Fairfax County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fairfax County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairfax County population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Fairfax County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Fairfax County, VA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Fairfax County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Fairfax County, VA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Fairfax County - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Fairfax County, VA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairfax County population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Fairfax County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Fairfax County, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Resident Population in Fairfax County, VA was 1160.92500 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Fairfax County, VA reached a record high of 1160.92500 in January of 2024 and a record low of 454.27500 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Fairfax County, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Fairfax County, VA (LAUCN510590000000005A) from 1990 to 2024 about Fairfax County, VA; Washington; VA; household survey; persons; employment; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairfax County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Fairfax County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 718,182 (62.70% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Fairfax County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Fairfax County is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Fairfax County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Fairfax County, VA population pyramid, which represents the Fairfax County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fairfax County, VA, is 28.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fairfax County, VA, is 21.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Fairfax County, VA is 49.8.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Fairfax County, VA is 4.7.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Fairfax County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Fairfax County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Fairfax County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Fairfax County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Fairfax County, VA (LAUCN510590000000004A) from 1990 to 2024 about Fairfax County, VA; Washington; VA; household survey; persons; unemployment; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairfax County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Fairfax County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Fairfax County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Fairfax County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Fairfax County, VA was for the group of age 35 to 39 years years with a population of 85,093 (7.43%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Fairfax County, VA was the 85 years and over years with a population of 17,191 (1.50%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Fairfax County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Fairfax County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Fairfax County, VA (LAUCN510590000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about Fairfax County, VA; Washington; VA; civilian; labor force; labor; household survey; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Fairfax County by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Fairfax County across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.04% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Fairfax County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Fairfax County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Fairfax County by race. It includes the population of Fairfax County across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Fairfax County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Fairfax County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 54.18% are white, 9.87% are Black or African American, 0.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 20.23% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.11% are some other race and 9.17% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Fairfax County
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Fairfax County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Fairfax County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Fairfax County by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Fairfax County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Fairfax County by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Fairfax County. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Fairfax County.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (41,692) | Female # 35-39 years (43,401). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Fairfax County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Fairfax County is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Fairfax County is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Fairfax County for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Fairfax County by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Fairfax County across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Fairfax County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fairfax County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 556,076 (58.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Fairfax County
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Fairfax County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Fairfax County total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairfax County Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Fairfax County, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Fairfax County.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Fairfax County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 152,570 (80.60% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Fairfax County
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Fairfax County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Fairfax County total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairfax County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here