Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Fairfax County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,081,726 and a population density of 1,027 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,150,847 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fairfax. The county was created 282 years ago in 1741.
Quick Facts about Fairfax County
| Population : | 1,150,847 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Fairfax |
| Twitter username : | fairfaxcounty |
| Phone Area Codes : | 571, 703 |
| Area : | 1053 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.2% |
| Legislative body : | Fairfax County Board of Supervisors |
| Named for : | Thomas Fairfax |
| Altitude : | 456 feet / 139 meters |
| Capital : | Fairfax |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1742 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 07:01:59 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,093 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fairfax County is located at 38°50'5"N 77°16'34"W (38.8346900, -77.2762200). It has 10 neighbors: District of Columbia, Charles County, Montgomery County, Prince George s County, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun County and Prince William County.
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The largest city of Fairfax County is McLean with a population of 48,115. Other cities include, Burke population 41,055, Oakton population 34,166, West Springfield population 22,460 and Rose Hill population 20,226. See all Fairfax County cities & populated places.
Fairfax County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfax County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reston | 58,404 | Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States |
| McLean | 48,115 | A city in Fairfax County, Virginia. |
| Burke | 41,055 | A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. |
| Annandale | 41,008 | Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes |
| Oakton | 34,166 | Unincorporated community in Virginia |
| Herndon | 24,573 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Baileys Crossroads | 23,643 | Census designated place |
| Lincolnia | 22,855 | Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States |
| West Springfield | 22,460 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Rose Hill | 20,226 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| Tysons Corner | 19,627 | Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States |
| Lorton | 18,610 | Census designated place |
| Franconia | 18,245 | Census designated place |
| Idylwood | 17,288 | Census designated place |
| Vienna | 16,518 | Town in Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Wolf Trap | 16,131 | Census designated place |
- Official Website
Official website of Fairfax County
Fairfax County has 10 neighbours.
- District of Columbia capital city of the United States
- Charles County county in Maryland, United States
- Montgomery County county in Maryland, United States
- Prince George's County county in Maryland, United States
- Arlington The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Arlington is known for its sports teams, such as the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers, and its many attractions, such as the Globe Life Field and the Six Flags Over Texas.
- Alexandria A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.
- Fairfax independent city in Virginia, United States
- Falls Church independent city in Virginia, United States
- Loudoun County county in Virginia, United States
- Prince William County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Fairfax County increased by 6.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,081,726 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,103,439 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,120,395 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,131,784 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,136,271 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,140,401 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,144,188 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,148,728 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,148,463 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,147,532 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,150,847 | 0.29% | estimation process |
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People born in Fairfax County (36)
People born in Fairfax County, including poet, essayist and social commentator Allen Tate, writer Constance Cary Harrison, politician William M. McCarty, .
List
- Sabrina Harman (US Army reservist) she was born in 05/01/1978
- George Mason (American delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention (1725-1792)) he was born in 11/12/1725
- Fitzhugh Lee (40th governor of Virginia (1835-1905)) he was born in 19/11/1835
- Thomas Posey (American politician (1750-1818)) he was born in 09/07/1750
- Ian Caldwell (novelist) he was born in 18/03/1976
- Patrick Ness (American-British novelist and children's writer) he was born in 17/10/1971
- Samuel Phillips Lee (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 13/02/1812
- William Terrell (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1788
- Brooks Almy (American actress) she was born in 15/07/1950
- Samuel A. Cartwright (American physician) he was born in 03/11/1793
- Thomas Mason (American businessman, planter, and politician) he was born in 01/05/1770
- Arthur Pendleton Mason (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 11/12/1835
- Brent Budowsky (American journalist) he was born in 19/02/1952
- Clint Sintim (American football linebacker) he was born in 21/02/1986
- Edward Ball (American politician) he was born in 06/11/1811
- Ernie Newton (American politician) he was born in 21/02/1956
- George Landrith (American politician) he was born in 27/10/1960
- George Mason VI (American businessman (1786-1834)) he was born in 11/08/1786
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
| Spotsylvania County | 138,449 | County in Virginia, United States |
