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 city 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 city 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 city was 25,144, a 1.58% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Fairfax city population was 24,752, an increase of 1.64% compared to a population of 24,353 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fairfax city increased by 3,484. In this period, the peak population was 25,144 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. 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 city is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fairfax city 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 city Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

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

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Fairfax city, VA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Fairfax city age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Fairfax city, VA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Fairfax city - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Fairfax city, 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/.

The 2020 decennial census designated places within Fairfax County. This data was acquired from the US Census Bureau, with fields slightly customized by Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget, Economic, Demographic, and Statistical Research unit.Contact: Department of Management & BudgetData Accessibility: Publicly AvailableUpdate Frequency: As NeededLast Revision Date: 1/6/2023Creation Date: 1/6/2023Feature Dataset Name: DIT_GIS.DSMHSMGR.FEDERAL_CENSUS_2020Layer Name: DIT_GIS.DSMHSMGR.FEDERAL_CDP_2020

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Fairfax County: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 9,171(2.22%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 142,362(34.50%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 164,480(39.86%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 96,650(23.42%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• In Fairfax County, the age group of 45 to 64 years stands out with both the highest median income and the maximum share of households. This alignment suggests a financially stable demographic, indicating an established community with stable careers and higher incomes.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

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 median household income by age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Fairfax city, VA (B03002001E051600) from 2009 to 2023 about Fairfax City, VA; Washington; VA; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Fairfax County, VA (S1701ACS051059) from 2012 to 2023 about Fairfax County, VA; Washington; poverty; VA; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Fairfax County, VA (B01002001E051059) from 2009 to 2023 about Fairfax County, VA; age; Washington; VA; 5-year; median; and USA.

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) 2019-2023 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 21.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Fairfax County, VA is 50.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Fairfax County, VA is 4.6.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Fairfax city, VA (B03002012E051600) from 2009 to 2023 about Fairfax City, VA; Washington; VA; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Fairfax city (County), Virginia. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. Edge refers to the linear topological primitives that make up MTDB. The All Lines Shapefile contains linear features such as roads, railroads, and hydrography. Additional attribute data associated with the linear features found in the All Lines Shapefile are available in relationship (.dbf) files that users must download separately. The All Lines Shapefile contains the geometry and attributes of each topological primitive edge. Each edge has a unique TIGER/Line identifier (TLID) value.

Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Fairfax County, VA was 199153.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Fairfax County, VA reached a record high of 199153.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 141343.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Fairfax County, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

30-year population forecasts at a parcel level within Fairfax County developed on the VALID_TO date in the attribute table. For methodology and a data dictionary please view the IPLS data dictionary

Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Fairfax County, VA was 38.90000 Years of Age in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Fairfax County, VA reached a record high of 38.90000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 37.10000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Fairfax County, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Fairfax City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Fairfax city, VA was 21.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Fairfax City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Fairfax city, VA reached a record high of 108.00000 in January of 2010 and a record low of 0.00000 in January of 2019. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Fairfax City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Fairfax city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Some Other Race Alone (5-year estimate) in Fairfax City, VA (B03002008E051600) from 2009 to 2023 about Fairfax City, VA; Washington; VA; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.