Demographics

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.

Population Change (2000-2010)
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The U.S. Census Bureau began releasing data from the 2010 Census in February. By comparing this new data with the 2000 Census, a population change is revealed. 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. Loudoun County grew the most with 84%, followed by Prince William County (43%). However, many localities lost population including Accomack (-13%) and Danville (-11%). Much more information is available through the AmericanFactfinder.gov. For help locating demographic information, contact the Planning Office.

Fauquier County grew considerably since 2000, both in the rural and service district areas. Visualize where this took place: County and Service District Growth.

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Population Change in Fauquier County, VA
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: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service."Intercensal Estimates for Virginia, Counties, and Cities: 2000-2009". February 14, 2011; "July 1, 2010 Population Estimates for Virginia and its Counties and Cities".  April 12, 2011; "Revised intercensal population estimates for Virginia localities, 1980 - 1990".

 

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."Population Change and Components of Change,  April 1, 2000 to April 1, 2010: Virginia Localities". February 3, 2011.

 

Selected Profile, 2010 Total Population 65,203 Median Age 41.3 Total Housing Units 25,600 Total Households 23,658 Average Household Size 2.74 Hispanic 6.4% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Selected Housing & Economic Characteristics, 2010 Owner-occupied housing unit 76.60% Renter-occupied housing unit 23.60% Moved into housing unit 2005 or later 36.70% Median Household Income $85,614 Per Capita Income $38,672 People Below Poverty Line 8.4% Mean Time Traveling To Work (Minutes) 40.3 Drove Alone to Work 83.10% High school graduate or higher  90.5% Bachelor's degree or higher  36.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2010.   Year 2010 Population for Communities in Fauquier County   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) 2000 48,469 6,670 55,139 2010 55,592 9,611 65,203 2020 62,635* 11,107** 73,742 2030 70,570* 12,835** 83,405 2040 79,511* 14,833** 94,344 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 & 2010 Census * Estimate by Fauquier County Community Development ** Estimate by Town of Warrenton Planning & Community Development   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

*This image:   represents a link to a web site outside of the Fauquier County Government web site.

Date Last Modified: 03/19/2013