Fairfax city, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Fairfax city was 24,835, a 1.82% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fairfax city's population was 24,391, an increase of 0.89% compared to a population of 24,175 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Fairfax city, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fairfax city increased by 3,175. In this period, the peak population was 24,835 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 21,660 - -
2001 21,963 303 1.4%
2002 22,134 171 0.78%
2003 22,283 149 0.67%
2004 22,147 -136 -0.61%
2005 22,065 -82 -0.37%
2006 22,879 814 3.69%
2007 23,417 538 2.35%
2008 24,131 714 3.05%
2009 24,719 588 2.44%
2010 22,616 -2,103 -8.51%
2011 22,467 -149 -0.66%
2012 22,904 437 1.95%
2013 23,241 337 1.47%
2014 23,324 83 0.36%
2015 23,247 -77 -0.33%
2016 23,305 58 0.25%
2017 23,274 -31 -0.13%
2018 23,256 -18 -0.08%
2019 23,294 38 0.16%
2020 24,175 881 3.78%
2021 24,391 216 0.89%
2022 24,835 444 1.82%
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Fairfax city, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Fairfax city's population increased by 956 (4.41%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Fairfax city's population increased by 1,559 (6.89%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Fairfax city's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Fairfax city's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 24,835. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fairfax city's population peaked in year 2022 at 24,835.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fairfax city's population was lowest in year 2000 at 21,660.

Fairfax city, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Fairfax city grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Fairfax city had an average annual population growth rate of 0.67% per year. Overall the population grew 14.66% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Fairfax city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Fairfax city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.67% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 660. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Fairfax city's population grew the most with an increase of 881 (3.78%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Fairfax city's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,103 (-8.51%).

Things to know

Is Fairfax city, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fairfax city's population increased by 660 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 216 (0.89%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 444 (1.82%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Fairfax city, VA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Fairfax city increased by 1,594 (6.86%). The population was highest at 24,835 in the year 2022 and lowest at 23,241 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.82%.

References

Datasets

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Fairfax city, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairfax city population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Fairfax city across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Fairfax city was 24,835, a 1.82% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fairfax city population was 24,391, an increase of 0.89% compared to a population of 24,175 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fairfax city increased by 3,175. In this period, the peak population was 24,835 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Fairfax city population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Fairfax city is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fairfax city population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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