Fauquier County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Fauquier County, Virginia has a population of 74,577, the 29th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $130,189 and the median home value is $573,700. The poverty rate is 6.8%.

Fauquier County Quick Facts

Population 74,577

Median Household Income $130,189

Median Home Value $573,700

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 41.2 years

Homeownership Rate 78.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.7%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 13

Population 74,577 29th of 133

Median Income $130,189 40% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment 2.9%

How Fauquier County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	73,935	74,577	+0.9%
Median household income	$129,495	$130,189	+0.5%
Median home value	$543,700	$573,700	+5.5%

Median Household Income

Fauquier

$130,189

$93,170

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fauquier

$573,700

$383,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.0%

$25K-$50K 9.7%

$50K-$100K 23.0%

$100K+ 60.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

1.4%

$15K-$20K

1.2%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

1.7%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

4.4%

$60K-$75K

6.9%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

17.7%

$200K+

26.2%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%

Renter 21.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,613/mo 14.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

25.0%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fauquier County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
New Baltimore	11,919	$189,327	4.0%	$698,000
Warrenton	10,176	$83,331	9.7%	$478,300
Bealeton	5,034	$108,224	1.6%	$388,400
Marshall	3,219	$93,594	20.6%	$436,000
Remington	989	$56,500	14.5%	$324,200
Opal	984	$181,932	2.7%	$625,800
Catlett	290	$91,278	0.0%	$348,400
The Plains	164	$84,375	5.5%	$555,600
Midland	122	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Paris	63	N/A	33.3%	N/A
Upperville	61	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Rectortown	45	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Calverton	26	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Fauquier County is located in Virginia with a total population of 74,577. It is the 29th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fauquier County is 41.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fauquier County is $130,189. This is 40% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 61% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $573,700. Housing costs are 50% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fauquier County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.4%. The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

41.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%. Notably, 16.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fauquier County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fauquier County, Virginia?

Fauquier County has a population of 74,577, making it the 29th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Fauquier County?

The median household income in Fauquier County is $130,189 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.

How many cities are in Fauquier County, Virginia?

Fauquier County contains 13 Census-designated places.