5.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fairfax County, Virginia

Population 16 years and over

5.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fairfax County, Virginia

Population 16 years and over poverty in Fairfax County, Virginia compared

How does Fairfax County, Virginia compare to other Virginia and National averages?

  • Fairfax County, Virginia

    5.6%

  • Virginia

    10% (79% higher than Fairfax County, Virginia)

  • National average

    11.6% (107% higher than Fairfax County, Virginia)

5.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fairfax County, Virginia

Historical Timeline

5.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fairfax County, Virginia historical data

  • 2015 - 5.9%

    The 2015 5.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 5.6%

    The 2016 decrease to 5.6% from 2015 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 6%

    The 2017 increase to 6% from 2016 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 5.6%

    The 2018 decrease to 5.6% from 2017 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 5.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 5.3% from 2018 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 6.4%

    The 2021 increase to 6.4% from 2019 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 5.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 5.6% from 2021 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

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