Fairfax Population

1940–2026

7,383

2026 projection

2.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Fairfax. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,383-340.46%
20257,417-420.56%
20247,459+180.24%
20237,441-500.67%
20227,491-811.07%
20217,572-200.26%
20207,592-310.41%
20197,623-310.41%
20187,654-20.03%
20177,656-330.43%

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Fairfax Demographics

48.7median age

Median age

Female49 yrs
Male48.4 yrs

Adults

6,235
1,735 seniors · 28%4,500 other adults

Sex

Female 49.9% · 3,747Male 50.1% · 3,769

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 75 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Fairfax Income

$141,653median household income

Median household income

$141,653

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$88,415

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.1%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Fairfax Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%44%44%
Never married34%35%32%
Divorced18%18%18%
Widowed3%3%4%
Separated<1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201