Fairfax, VA Demographics

A map of Fairfax's Population by Race

Fairfax, Virginia had a population of 24,146 in 2020. It was 53.5% White, 4.4% Black, 18.7% Asian, 17.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fairfax, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fairfax is the 48th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fairfax's White Population

12,911 residents of Fairfax identify as White, or 53.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfax slightly less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fairfax is ranked #509 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more White than neighboring George Mason (40.6% White), and Oakton (51.1% White). Fairfax is less White than neighboring Long Branch (56.6% White), Kings Park West (58.7% White), and Mantua (59.1% White).

Fairfax's Black Population

1,052 residents of Fairfax identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfax less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fairfax is ranked #429 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more Black than neighboring Long Branch (3.1% Black), and Mantua (3.7% Black). Fairfax is less Black than neighboring George Mason (19.6% Black), Oakton (5.6% Black), and Kings Park West (4.9% Black).

Fairfax's Asian Population

4,519 residents of Fairfax identify as Asian, or 18.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfax slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fairfax is ranked #52 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more Asian than neighboring George Mason (17.1% Asian), and Kings Park West (18.6% Asian). Fairfax is less Asian than neighboring Oakton (24.7% Asian), Long Branch (25.7% Asian), and Mantua (21% Asian).

Fairfax's Hispanic Population

4,278 residents of Fairfax identify as Hispanic, or 17.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfax slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fairfax is ranked #72 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more Hispanic than neighboring George Mason (16.6% Hispanic), Oakton (12.3% Hispanic), Long Branch (9.7% Hispanic), Kings Park West (11.6% Hispanic), and Mantua (9.4% Hispanic).

Fairfax's Native American/Other Population

257 residents of Fairfax identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fairfax is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakton (0.7% Native American/Other), Long Branch (0.5% Native American/Other), Kings Park West (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mantua (0.7% Native American/Other). Fairfax is less Native American/Other than neighboring George Mason (1.2% Native American/Other).

Fairfax's Multiracial Population

1,129 residents of Fairfax identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fairfax is ranked #251 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Long Branch (4.5% Multiracial). Fairfax is less Multiracial than neighboring George Mason (4.8% Multiracial), Oakton (5.6% Multiracial), Kings Park West (5.2% Multiracial), and Mantua (6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.