South Fairfax News

Of the 1,146,825 citizens living in Fairfax County in 2021, 92.4% said they were only one race, while 7.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Fairfax County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 56.6% or 649,590 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 20% and totaled 229,938 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fairfax County is 1.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.9%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Fairfax County.

	Estimated Total
White	649,590
Asian	229,938
African American	112,569
Multiracial	87,211
Some Other Race	62,665
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,163
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	689

Source: US Census Bureau