What is the population of Fairfax?

The population of Fairfax, VA is 23,429.

Where is Fairfax located?

Fairfax, VA is located at latitude 38.8462200 and longitude -77.3063700. It is in United States.

What is the area of Fairfax?

The area of Fairfax, VA is 16.252178 km².

What is the elevation of Fairfax?

Fairfax, VA has an elevation of 131 meters (430 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Fairfax in?

Fairfax, VA is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Fairfax in?

Fairfax is in the state of Virginia, United States.

What county is Fairfax, VA in?

Fairfax is in City of Fairfax, Virginia.

How has the population of Fairfax changed?

The population of Fairfax, VA has increased from 22,565 (2010) to 23,429 (2020), a change of 3.8%.

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 221 years ago in 1804.

Fairfax locator map — Location of Fairfax on Virginia map.

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
Latitude & Longitude	38.8462,-77.3064
Named for	Thomas Fairfax
Altitude	312 feet / 95 meters
Capital city	Fairfax is capital of Fairfax County
Establishment	January 01, 1805 (221 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone
Local time	18:00:57 (22nd April 2026)
Density	1,442 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	3.69% (2010-2020)
Weather	71℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather

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Geography

Fairfax is located at 38°50'46"N 77°18'23"W (38.8462200, -77.3063700).

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Weather

71°F

Rain Showers Likely

9 mph SW Wednesday

Rain showers likely between 7am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 9 mph....

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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

Fairfax zip code is 22030. County name: Fairfax, County fips: 51059

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Best Things to Do in Fairfax

1Bond's Escape Room Fairfax

Rating: 4.8 (2149)

3949 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17032700377 | Website available

2NRA National Firearms Museum

Rating: 4.5 (1035)

11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17032671600 | Website available

3Van Dyck Park

Rating: 4.6 (653)

3720 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17033857858 | Website available

4Royal Lake Park

Rating: 4.6 (268)

5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032, United States View details

Website available

5Greenbriar Park

Rating: 4.4 (218)

4600 Stringfellow Rd, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States View details

Phone: +17033245533 | Website available

Where to Eat in Fairfax

1IHOP

Rating: 4.3 (1996)

9490 Blake Ln, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States View details

Phone: +17032771022 | Website available

2The Cheesecake Factory

Rating: 4.3 (1955)

11778 U Fair Oaks, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States View details

Phone: +17032736600 | Website available

3Denny's

Rating: 4.1 (1516)

10473 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17032738133 | Website available

4JINYA Ramen Bar - Fairfax

Rating: 4.4 (1237)

2911 District Ave Suite 140, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States View details

Phone: +17039927656 | Website available

5Dave & Buster's

Rating: 4 (1223)

11958 U Fair Oaks Shopping Center, 11958 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States View details

Phone: +17032594050 | Website available

Where to Stay in Fairfax

1Courtyard by Marriott Fairfax Fair Oaks

Rating: 4.2 (485)

11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17032736161 | Website available

2Hampton Inn Fairfax City

Rating: 4.3 (357)

10860 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17033852600 | Website available

3Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax

Rating: 4.4 (281)

12815 Fair Lakes Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States View details

Phone: +17032664900 | Website available

4Candlewood Suites Washington-Fairfax, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4.3 (239)

11400 Random Hills Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17033594490 | Website available

Candlewood Suites Washington-Fairfax, an IHG Hotel

Services and Civic Places in Fairfax

1Fairfax City Hall

Rating: 4.4 (17)

10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030 View details

Phone: +17033857855 | Website available

2DMV Select

Rating: 4.2 (11)

10455 Armstrong St UNIT 224, Fairfax, VA 22030 View details

Phone: +17033857880 | Website available

3City of Fairfax Parks & Recreation

Rating: 4.3 (6)

City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St UNIT 123, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17033857858 | Website available

4Fairfax Clerk To the City Council

Rating: 5 (1)

10455 Armstrong St UNIT 316, Fairfax, VA 22030 View details

Phone: +17033857935

5Fairfax Treasurer

10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030 View details

Phone: +17033857900 | Website available

6Fairfax City Voter Registration

10455 Armstrong St Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030 View details

Phone: +17033857890 | Website available

7Fairfax County Public Schools

Fairfax, VA 22032, United States View details

Phone: +17035036407 | Website available

8Visit Fairfax (Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation)

10560 Arrowhead Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States View details

Phone: +17037900643 | Website available

9Virginia Forestry Department

12055 Government Center Pkwy #904, Fairfax, VA 22035, United States View details

Phone: +17033241489 | Website available

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, .

More notable people

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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Fairfax, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
232186	George Mason University	Fairfax (VA)	22030-4444

Nearby Transit Stations (22)

Rail and bus stations connected to Fairfax, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Fairfax.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Fairfax Post Office	Fairfax (VA)	22030

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Fairfax, Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 4,917 people.
Fairfax, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 2,934 people.
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Fairfax, South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 1,622 people.
Fairfax, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 1,242 people.
Fairfax, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,119 people.
Fairfax, Kansas township in Osage County, Kansas with a population of 579 people.
Fairfax, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 568 people.
Fairfax, South Dakota town in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 62 people.

Distance to Other Cities

Fairfax distances to largest Virginia cities