Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Fairfax is a city located in the county of City of Fairfax in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,565 and a population density of 1,388 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,429 inhabitants.
The city was created 219 years ago in 1804.
Quick Facts about Fairfax
Population : | 23,429 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Virginia (United States) |
County : | City of Fairfax |
Different from : | Fairfax County |
Postal code : | 22030–22032 |
Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
Area : | 16.25 km2 |
Named for : | Thomas Fairfax |
Altitude : | 312 feet / 95 meters |
Capital city : | Fairfax is capital of Fairfax County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1805 (219 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 19:23:17 (7th December 2024) |
Density : | 1,442 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 3.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fairfax is located at 38°50'46"N 77°18'23"W (38.8462200, -77.3063700).
Fairfax map
- Official Website
Official website of Fairfax
Demographics
The population of Fairfax increased by 3.69% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 22,565 | - | census |
2011 | 22,460 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2012 | 22,894 | 1.9% | estimation process |
2013 | 23,230 | 1.45% | estimation process |
2014 | 23,310 | 0.34% | estimation process |
2015 | 23,230 | -0.34% | estimation process |
2016 | 23,246 | 0.07% | estimation process |
2017 | 23,435 | 0.81% | estimation process |
2018 | 23,725 | 1.22% | estimation process |
2019 | 24,019 | 1.22% | estimation process |
2020 | 23,429 | -2.52% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fairfax
1 Bond's Escape Room Fairfax
3949 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 NRA National Firearms Museum
11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Van Dyck Park
3720 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Royal Lake Park
5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Greenbriar Park
4600 Stringfellow Rd, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Fairfax
1 IHOP
9490 Blake Ln, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 The Cheesecake Factory
11778 U Fair Oaks, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Denny's
10473 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 JINYA Ramen Bar - Fairfax
2911 District Ave Suite 140, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Dave & Buster's
11958 U Fair Oaks Shopping Center, 11958 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Fairfax
1 Courtyard by Marriott Fairfax Fair Oaks
11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampton Inn Fairfax City
10860 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax
12815 Fair Lakes Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Candlewood Suites Washington-Fairfax, an IHG Hotel
11400 Random Hills Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Fairfax
1 Fairfax City Hall
10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030 ➦ Show Map
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2 DMV Select
10455 Armstrong St UNIT 224, Fairfax, VA 22030 ➦ Show Map
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3 City of Fairfax Parks & Recreation
City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St UNIT 123, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fairfax Clerk To the City Council
10455 Armstrong St UNIT 316, Fairfax, VA 22030 ➦ Show Map
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5 Fairfax Treasurer
10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030 ➦ Show Map
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6 Visit Fairfax (Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation)
10560 Arrowhead Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 Fairfax City Voter Registration
10455 Armstrong St Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030 ➦ Show Map
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8 Virginia Forestry Department
12055 Government Center Pkwy #904, Fairfax, VA 22035, United States ➦ Show Map
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9 Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, VA 22032, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Fairfax (140)
People born in Fairfax, including politician Zedekiah Kidwell, swimmer, Olympic athlete, world champion, former world record holder Kate Ziegler, writer Laura Hillenbrand, .
List
- Brian Kendrick (American professional wrestler) he was born in 29/05/1979
- TobyMac (American Christian singer-songwriter) he was born in 22/10/1964
- Joey Mercury (American professional wrestler) he was born in 18/07/1979
- Alex Riley (American professional wrestler) he was born in 28/04/1981
- Courtney Jines (American actress) she was born in 04/05/1992
- Sabrina Lloyd (American actress) she was born in 20/11/1970
- Shawn Camp (American baseball player) he was born in 18/11/1975
- R. Walton Moore (American politician (1859-1941)) he was born in 06/02/1859
- Ayse Romey (American actress) she was born in 26/08/1970
- Serena Deeb (American professional wrestler) she was born in 29/06/1986
- Joe Saunders (American baseball player) he was born in 16/06/1981
- Tara Platt (Actress, voice actress) she was born in 18/06/1978
- Grover Gibson (American soccer player) he was born in 18/11/1978
- Jimmy Workman (American actor) he was born in 04/10/1980
- Lorri Hewett (American writer born in Fairfax, Virginia) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Nathaniel Albertson (U.S. Representative (1800-1863)) he was born in 10/06/1800
- Shanelle Workman (American actress) she was born in 03/08/1978
- Norman Bellingham (Canoe racer) he was born in 23/12/1964
Schools in Fairfax
College & universities near Fairfax, VA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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232186 | George Mason University | Fairfax (VA) | 22030-4444 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fairfax, VA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
MSS | Manassas station | 9431 West Street | RAIL |
ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
WDB | Woodbridge station | 1040 Express Way | RAIL |
Post offices near Fairfax
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Fairfax Post Office | Fairfax (VA) | 22030 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Fairfax distances to largest Virginia cities