Local, County, and City Statistics

City of Fairfax, Virginia

Population (2007 est.): 22,532
Size: 6.0 square miles

First settled in the 1700s, the City of Fairfax has embraced Greater Washington's evolution as a center of technology, government and international business - while maintaining its small town charm. A city of neighborhoods, parklands, and open spaces, Fairfax offers residents 21st century amenities and an expansive range of recreational and cultural opportunities--all delivered in a setting steeped in history and tradition.

More than 3,000 businesses now enjoy the benefits of a location in the city of Fairfax. They include large companies and small service firms, legal and other professional firms and national trade associations. Centrally located in Northern Virginia, the City offers swift access to airports and interstate highways, as well as Federal agencies and the area's knowledge-based organizations. Extensive office space is available to businesses moving here.

For more information, contact the City of Fairfax at eberner@ci.fairfax.va.us.

Geography/Land Use
Land Area (square miles)
6.3
Agricultural (Acres)
Commercial/Industrial (Acres)
799
24%
Public/Open Space (Acres)
262
24%
Residential (Acres)
2,693
76%
Source: City of Fairfax
Population Characteristics
Year
Population
Households
1980 (1)
19,481
6,967
1990 (1)
19,622
7,362
2000 (1)
21,498
8,035
2010 (2)
23,500
9,000
2020 (2)
25,600
9,900
2030 (2)
26,500
10,500
Source: 1 - U.S. Census Bureau; 2 - MWCOG Round 7.0 Cooperative Forecast
Age Distribution 2007
Description
Estimate
Percent
Age 0 - 4
1,494
6.63%
Age 5 - 9
1,340
5.95%
Age 10 - 14
1,221
5.42%
Age 15 - 17
725
3.22%
Age 18 - 20
691
3.07%
Age 21 - 24
1,072
4.76%
Age 25 - 34
3,096
13.74%
Age 35 - 44
3,616
16.05%
Age 45 - 49
1,751
7.77%
Age 50 - 54
1,553
6.89%
Age 55 - 59
1,481
6.57%
Age 60 - 64
1,253
5.56%
Age 65 - 74
1,673
7.42%
Age 75 - 84
1,150
5.10%
Age 85 and over
416
1.85%
Source: Claritas, 2007.
Population by Race and Ethnicity 2007
Race/Ethnic Origin
Estimate
Percent
Not Hispanic or Latino:
19,594
White Alone
14,536
74.19%
Black or African American Alone
1,273
6.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native Alone
49
0.25%
Asian Alone
3,257
16.62%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone
11
0.06%
Some Other Race Alone
29
0.15%
Two or More Races
439
2.24%
Hispanic or Latino:
2,938
White Alone
1,345
45.78%
Black or African American Alone
55
1.87%
American Indian and Alaska Native Alone
18
0.61%
Asian Alone
8
0.27%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone
2
0.07%
Some Other Race Alone
1,301
44.28%
Two or More Races
209
7.11%
Source: Claritas, 2007.
Income 2007
Estimate
Aggregate Household Income (billions)
$0.86
Average Household Income
$101,785
Median Household Income
$82,124
Per Capita
$38,428
Source: Claritas, 2007.
Employment/Unemployment Mar 2007
Labor Force
13,385
Employment
13,078
Unemployment
307
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2007.
Occupational Characteristics of Residents
Major Category
Employed Persons
Distribution
Total
11,924
Management, professional, and related occupations:
5,963
50.0%
Management, business, and financial operations occupations:
2,504
21.0%
Management occupations, except farmers and farm managers
1,626
13.6%
Farmers and farm managers
8
0.1%
Business and financial operations occupations:
870
7.3%
Business operations specialists
480
4.0%
Financial specialists
390
3.3%
Professional and related occupations:
3,459
29.0%
Computer and mathematical occupations
1,094
9.2%
Architecture and engineering occupations:
303
2.5%
Architects, surveyors, cartographers, and engineers
264
2.2%
Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians
39
0.3%
Life, physical, and social science occupations
173
1.5%
Community and social services occupations
186
1.6%
Legal occupations
284
2.4%
Education, training, and library occupations
657
5.5%
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
300
2.5%
Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations:
462
3.9%
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations
357
3.0%
Health technologists and technicians
105
0.9%
Service occupations:
1,743
14.6%
Healthcare support occupations
90
0.8%
Protective service occupations:
238
2.0%
Fire fighting, prevention, and law enforcement workers, including supervisors
90
0.8%
Other protective service workers, including supervisors
148
1.2%
Food preparation and serving related occupations
667
5.6%
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations
349
2.9%
Personal care and service occupations
399
3.3%
Sales and office occupations:
2,726
22.9%
Sales and related occupations
1,050
8.8%
Office and administrative support occupations
1,676
14.1%
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
11
0.1%
Construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations:
824
6.9%
Construction and extraction occupations:
528
4.4%
Supervisors, construction and extraction workers
58
0.5%
Construction trades workers
470
3.9%
Extraction workers
0
0.0%
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
296
2.5%
Production, transportation, and material moving occupations:
657
5.5%
Production occupations
288
2.4%
Transportation and material moving occupations:
369
3.1%
Supervisors, transportation and material moving workers
10
0.1%
Aircraft and traffic control occupations
6
0.1%
Motor vehicle operators
201
1.7%
Rail, water and other transportation occupations
52
0.4%
Material moving workers
100
0.8%
Source: Census 2000
Educational Attainment of Adults
Percent High School Graduate or Higher
88.6%
Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.7%
Percent Graduate/Professional Degree
20.8%
Source: Census 2000
Employment Trends
2000
28,800
2010
31,300
8.7%
2020
35,300
12.8%
2030
39,300
11.3%
Source: MWCOG Round 7.0 Cooperative Forecast
Employment by Industry
Industry
Employment
Natural Resources/Mining
N/D
Construction
1,226
Manufacturing
N/D
Trade/Transportation/Utilities
5,470
Information
968
Financial Activities
1,774
Professional Services
5,900
Education/Health Services
3,128
Leisure/Hospitality
2,518
Other Services
888
Unclassified
N/D
Federal Government
687
State/Local Government
947
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2005; Note: N/D Not Disclosed
Primary and Secondary Education
Total Enrollment
Uses Fairfax County
Number of Schools
Elementary
Middle
High
Other
Cost Per Pupil
Student/Teacher Ratio
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Private Schools
Total Enrollment
2,096
Number of Schools
6
Source: National Center for Education Statistics

 

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