Census-designated place · Virginia
Bull Run (Fairfax County), Virginia
Bull Run (Fairfax County), census-designated place, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Bull Run (Fairfax County) had 7,823 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,000). GEOID 5111224.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,823
±1,000 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,972
Median household income
$241,933
±$12,732 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$918,700
±$21,643 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$3,293
±$131 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Bull Run (Fairfax County) and what county is it in?
Bull Run (Fairfax County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Fairfax County, Virginia. It covers 14.4 square miles of land, 483 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bull Run (Fairfax County) is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bull Run (Fairfax County), and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Bull Run (Fairfax County)'s population at 7,823 (±1,000). The 2020 Census counted 6,972 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Bull Run (Fairfax County) is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Bull Run (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,823 ±1,000 | 1,147,837 | – |
| Households | 2,320 ±257 | 414,101 | – |
| Average household size | 3.37 ±0.22 | 2.75 | – |
| Housing units | 2,367 ±247 | 430,047 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bull Run (Fairfax County)?
The median resident of Bull Run (Fairfax County) is 42.4 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 21.3%. 20.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bull Run (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 ±2.5 | 39.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±2.6 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0% ±2.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±2.2 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.8% ±7.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.1% ±6.8 pts | 46.8% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 21.3% ±3.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.0% ±3.9 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.8% ±7.6 pts | 39.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 6.8% ±2.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 72.5% ±4.9 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.2% ±4.0 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.0% ±7.3 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bull Run (Fairfax County) earn?
Half of Bull Run (Fairfax County)'s 2,320 households earn less than $241,933 a year (±$12,732), against $153,637 in Fairfax County and $93,170 in Virginia.
| Measure | Bull Run (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $241,933 ±$12,732 | $153,637 | – |
| Mean household income | $279,685 ±$16,348 | $195,941 | – |
| Per capita income | $85,249 ±$7,794 | $71,828 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3% ±4.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5% ±7.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.7 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0% ±1.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bull Run (Fairfax County)?
Owners occupy 96.9% of Bull Run (Fairfax County)'s occupied homes and renters 3.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $918,700 by its owner (±$21,643). The median renter pays $3,293 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bull Run (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $918,700 ±$21,643 | $732,800 | – |
| Median gross rent | $3,293 ±$131 | $2,276 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 10.8% ±16.8 pts | 36.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,227 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96.9% ±2.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,367 ±247 | 430,047 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±38.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 97.4% ±2.9 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±2.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bull Run (Fairfax County) work and get to work?
61.7% of Bull Run (Fairfax County)'s workers drive alone and 32.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes.
| Measure | Bull Run (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.1% ±3.9 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.7% ±6.4 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 32.4% ±6.5 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min ±6.4 | 28.9 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bull Run (Fairfax County)?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Bull Run (Fairfax County) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $200,865 (Tract 4913.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 4910).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4911.01Fairfax County | 4,368 | $243,261 |
| Tract 4913.01Fairfax County | 6,011 | $200,865 |
| Tract 4910Fairfax County | 2,124 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bull Run (Fairfax County)) · Census block assignment files
How does Bull Run (Fairfax County) compare with other places in Virginia?
Bull Run (Fairfax County) ranks 13th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 159th | 374 |
| Residents per square mile | 313th | 374 |
| Median household income | 13th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 26th | 374 |
| Median home value | 17th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 9th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th | 359 |
| Median age | 117th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 7th | 368 |
| Work from home | 42nd | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 51st | 372 |
Bull Run (Fairfax County)'s figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bull Run (Fairfax County)?
17 of the 57 figures for Bull Run (Fairfax County) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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