Demographics

Fauquier County's Department of Community Development provides the most up-to-date demographic data for use by County staff, elected officials, and members of the general public. For more information regarding the data or data sources, please contact the Planning Office at 540-422-8210.

Geography

Fauquier County is located approximately 40 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. and is part of the Washington D.C. Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. Fauquier is bordered by Culpeper and Rappahannock Counties to the west, Stafford County to the south, Loudoun, Warren and Clarke Counties to the north, and Prince William County to the east. Fauquier County can be easily accessed by four major highways, including State Routes 28, 29, 55 and 211, as well as Interstate 66.

Fauquier is comprised of approximately 651 square miles (416,678 acres). The County is home to 21 villages and three incorporated towns: The Town of Warrenton, The Town of Remington, and the Town of The Plains. The Town of Warrenton is centrally located and serves as the county seat. The Town of Remington is located in the southern end of the county, while the Town of The Plains is located in the north.

Regional Population Trends

Fauquier County was the 29th fastest growing locality amongst Virginia counties and cities, with an over 18% rise in population between the year 2000 and 2010. The neighboring counties of Loudoun County and Prince William County were the fastest growing localities throughout Virginia over this time period. The regional population trends are as follows:

Virginia Counties and Cities: 2000 to 2010 Population Change

Fauquier County's Population

The 2010 U.S. Census listed the total population for Fauquier County as 65,203 persons, which represents an 18.3% increase over 2000 U.S. Census figures. The more than 10,000 new residents of Fauquier County over the last decade have moved into both rural and service district areas. To visualize where this growth occurred, follow the link to view the County and Service District Growth maps.

According to the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, the County's population as of July 1, 2012 was estimated to be 66,131 persons, an increase of 1.4% from the 2010 U.S. Census. Future projections, as seen below, indicate a continued trend of population increases

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service

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Demographic Quick Facts

Population Change in Fauquier County, VA
July 1, 2012*	66,131
July 1, 2011*	65,780
July 1, 2010*	65,460
2010 Census	65,203
July 1, 2009*	64,497
July 1, 2008*	64,594
July 1, 2007*	63,789
July 1, 2006*	62,450
July 1, 2005*	62,184
July 1, 2004*	60,678
July 1, 2003*	59,056
July 1, 2002*	58,074
July 1, 2001*	57,062
July 1, 2000*	55,534
2000 Census	55,139
1990 Census	48,741
1980 Census	35,889
Sources: 1) U.S. Census Bureau; 2) *Estimates by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service

 

Components of Population Change
Decennial Census Count		April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2010
April 1, 2000	April 1, 2010	Numeric			Percent
		Population Growth	Natural Increase	Net Migration	Population Growth	Natural Increase	Net Migration
55,139	65,203	10,064	3,118	6,946	18.3%	5.7%	12.6%
Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service

 

Selected Profile, 2011 Total Population 65,008 Median Age 40.8 Total Housing Units 25,592 Total Households 22,888 Average Household Size 2.82 Hispanic 6.3% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Selected Housing & Economic Characteristics, 2011 Owner-occupied housing unit 78.6% Renter-occupied housing unit 21.4% Moved into housing unit 2005 or later 28.7% Median Household Income $87,958 Per Capita Income $40,569 People Below Poverty Line 5.3% Mean Time Traveling To Work (Minutes) 38.3 Drove Alone to Work 79.1% High school graduate or higher  90.4% Bachelor's degree or higher  32.3% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates   Housing Unit and Population Estimates for Communities in Fauquier County, 2010   2010 Dwelling Estimate 2010 Population Bealeton Service District 1,549 4,435 Calverton Service District 119 239 Catlett Service District 125 296 Marshall Service District 534 1,480 Midland Service District 94 218 New Baltimore Service District 2,772 8,119 Opal Service District 232 691 Remington Service District* 617 1,441 Warrenton Service District* 1,871 5,480 Town of Remington 256 598 Town of The Plains 105 217 Town of Warrenton 3,744 9,611 Total 12,018 32,825 Sources: 1) U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census; 2) *Department of Community Development

Population Projections   Fauquier County (Excluding Warrenton) Warrenton Fauquier County (Including Warrenton) 2020 62,606 11,512 74,118 2030 69,898 13,414 83,312 2040 77,713 15,315 93,028 Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service   Read More 2010 Census, 100% Count Data 2010 American Community Survey Characteristics 2000 Census, Demographic Characteristics   Useful Websites American Fact Finder Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission Virginia Workforce Connection, Labor Market Information & Community Profile

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Date Last Modified: 06/17/2013