Fairfax city, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

62.4%

Graduate Degree

29.5%

Population 25+

16,333

Fairfax city, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Fairfax city, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.3%1,520
High School Graduate
11.5%1,881
Some College / Associate's
16.8%2,747
Bachelor's Degree
32.9%5,366
Graduate Degree
29.5%4,819

Fairfax city, Virginia Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Fairfax city, Virginia

Approximately 62.4% of adults in Fairfax city, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fairfax city, Virginia has increased by 9.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
Back to Overview