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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 City
Population
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Total Population
County/City: Fairfax City Total Population
25,144
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(24,752)
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 City
Age and Sex
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Population Under Age 5
County/City: Fairfax City Population Under Age 5
10.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(9.3%)
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 City Population Under Age 18
County/City: Fairfax City Population Under Age 18
25.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(21.6%)
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
(25.1%)
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 City Population Over Age 65
County/City: Fairfax City Population Over Age 65
14.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(17.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(17.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(14.1%)
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 City Female Population
County/City: Fairfax City Female Population
50.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(50.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(50.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(50.8%)
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 City Male Population
County/City: Fairfax City Male Population
49.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(49.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(49.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(49.2%)
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 City
Race and Hispanic Origin
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Population White
County/City: Fairfax City Population White
67.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(68.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(75.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(68.2%)
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 City Population Black or African American
County/City: Fairfax City Population Black or African American
7.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(20.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.6%)
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 City Population American Indian and Alaska Native
County/City: Fairfax City Population American Indian and Alaska Native
0.8%
(2023)
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
(0.8%)
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 City Population Asian
County/City: Fairfax City Population Asian
20.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(7.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(6.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(20.0%)
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 City Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
County/City: Fairfax City Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
(2023)
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
(0.2%)
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 City Population Two or More Races
County/City: Fairfax City Population Two or More Races
4.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(3.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(3.1%)
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 City Population Hispanic or Latino
County/City: Fairfax City Population Hispanic or Latino
19.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(11.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(19.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(18.7%)
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 City Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
County/City: Fairfax City Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
50.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Value
(59.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(58.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(52.1%)
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 City
Population Characteristics
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Veteran Population
County/City: Fairfax City 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 City Foreign Born Persons
County/City: Fairfax City Foreign Born Persons
29.6%
(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 City
Housing
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Housing Units
County/City: Fairfax City Housing Units
9,307
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(9,307)
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 City Homeownership
County/City: Fairfax City Homeownership
66.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
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 City Median Housing Unit Value
County/City: Fairfax City Median Housing Unit Value
$649,600
(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 City Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
County/City: Fairfax City Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
$3,104
(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 City Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
County/City: Fairfax City Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
$878
(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 City Median Household Gross Rent
County/City: Fairfax City Median Household Gross Rent
$1,972
(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 City
Family & Living Arrangements
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Households
County/City: Fairfax City Households
9,129
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 City Average Household Size
County/City: Fairfax City Average Household Size
2.60
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 City Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home
County/City: Fairfax City Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home
36.1%
(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.
County/City: Fairfax City
Education
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
County/City: Fairfax City People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
(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 City People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
County/City: Fairfax City People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.1%
(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 City
Health
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Persons with a Disability
County/City: Fairfax City Persons with a Disability
7.2%
(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 City Persons with Health Insurance
County/City: Fairfax City Persons with Health Insurance
91.2%
(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
(92.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(91.3%)
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 City
Economy
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
County/City: Fairfax City Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
68.6%
(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 City Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
County/City: Fairfax City Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
65.7%
(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 City Total Employment
County/City: Fairfax City Total Employment
26,475
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(25,089)
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 City Total Employment Change
County/City: Fairfax City Total Employment Change
5.5%
(2021-2022)
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
(4.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(-8.6%)
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 City
Transportation
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Mean Travel Time to Work
County/City: Fairfax City Mean Travel Time to Work
28.5
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 City
Income & Poverty
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Median Household Income
County/City: Fairfax City Median Household Income
$128,708
(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 City Per Capita Income
County/City: Fairfax City Per Capita Income
$59,688
(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 City People Living Below Poverty Level
County/City: Fairfax City People Living Below Poverty Level
10.0%
(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 City
Businesses
Value
Compared to:
County/City: Fairfax City Employer Establishments
County/City: Fairfax City Employer Establishments
2,032
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,995)
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.