Tag: demographics
FXCO reports on demographic trends
Fairfax County’s population is holding steady, while household incomes and housing costs have increased, according to the 2023 demographic report by the Department of Management and Budget. The county’s population in 2023 was 1,185,980. That’s a 1.1 percent increase from 2022, mirroring pre-pandemic growth rates. By 2050, Fairfax County’s population is expected to be 1.38 … Continued
Fairfax County: Fun facts
Fairfax County has issued a brief report highlighting key economic and demographic data for fiscal year 2022. According to the Popular Annual Financial Report, Fairfax County’s unemployment rate for FY 2022 is just 2.5 percent, compared to the national rate of 3.6 percent. That’s a sharp drop from the county’s 8.1 percent rate in FY … Continued
Mason District has some of the neediest areas in Fairfax County
The 2022 Needs Assessment recently published by Fairfax County confirms that some of the neediest areas are in Bailey’s Crossroads and Annandale. The current Needs Assessment report documents economic conditions and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The data helps county officials and others respond quickly to emerging community needs. It also suggests strategies for … Continued
Fairfax County is getting more diverse and multiracial
Data from the 2020 Census, released Aug. 12, show Fairfax County is continuing to become more diverse and more multiracial. The Census is critically important, as it will be used to determine congressional districts and the amount of federal funding allocated to states and localities. The data will inform the redistricting effort underway in … Continued
More than 3 percent of all Mason District residents are in deportation proceedings
The Immigration Court at 1901 S. Bell St. in Crystal City handles deportation, asylum, and related cases from all over Virginia. [A. Baros/VOA] In Mason District, 3.6 percent of the total population are in deportation proceedings. That number reflects the huge backlog of deportation cases in Virginia, as well as the large immigrant population in … Continued
Fairfax County dashboard tracks evictions by locality
Fairfax County’s new Evictions Dashboard shows there were 31 writs of eviction issued in Annandale from June, 30, 2020, through June 14, 2021. Alexandria had the most with 159, followed by Falls Church (73), McLean (59), Fairfax (54), Herndon (49), Springfield (37), Vienna (34), Reston (32), and Centreville (31). The number for Annandale aligns … Continued
Fairfax County board appoints committee charged with redrawing supervisory districts
The Mason Government Center. The Mason District boundary could change as a result of the redistricting process. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 22 appointed a redistricting committee to begin the process of recommending new boundaries for the BoS and school board districts. As required by state law, the county must consider redrawing … Continued
Advocates urge Fairfax County to address racial disparities in policing
A use of force incident in Fairfax County in June captured on a police body camera. The officer was arrested for assault. [WJLA] The Fairfax County Police Department needs to do a better job of eliminating racial disparities in the use of force and improve relationships with immigrant communities. Those were among the key issues … Continued
Fill out a Census form and help your community
Everyone is urged to take part in the 2020 Census, because much is at stake, including representation in Congress and $1.5 trillion in federal funding. The Census Bureau has mailed out invitations to participate in the Census with instructions on how to respond. People can fill out a Census form on a computer, smartphone, or … Continued
Police respond to changing demographics
The Fairfax County Positive Aging Fair serves the county’s growing population of seniors. Demographic trends in Fairfax County – the population is getting older, richer, and more diverse – have major implications for all aspects of the local government. At a recent Mason Police District community engagement meeting, 2nd. Lt. Marques Lowery of the Fairfax … Continued