Fauquier County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fauquier County is located in Virginia with a total population of 73,935. It is the 29th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fauquier County is 40.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fauquier County is $129,495. This is 42% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 65% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $543,700. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fauquier County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.7%. The Black or African American population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

39.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.