Census-designated place · Virginia
Wakefield, Fairfax County, Virginia
Wakefield, Fairfax County, census-designated place, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Wakefield, Fairfax County had 11,930 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±931). GEOID 5182371.
Residents, 2020-2024
11,930
±931 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,805
Median household income
$237,975
±$15,354 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$861,600
±$11,339 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Wakefield, Fairfax County and what county is it in?
Wakefield, 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 3.8 square miles of land, 3,129 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, Fairfax County, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Wakefield, Fairfax County's population at 11,930 (±931). The 2020 Census counted 11,805 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Wakefield, Fairfax County is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Wakefield, Fairfax County | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,930 ±931 | 1,147,837 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,756 ±243 | 414,101 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.17 ±0.14 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,756 ±243 | 430,047 | no clear change |
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 Wakefield, Fairfax County?
The median resident of Wakefield, Fairfax County is 41.3 years old; 27.1% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 17.0%. 20.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wakefield, Fairfax County | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±1.6 | 39.1 | −4.1 |
| Under 18 years | 27.1% ±2.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±1.8 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±2.2 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% ±2.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.2% ±3.7 pts | 46.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 17.0% ±2.4 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.5% ±2.3 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7% ±2.6 pts | 39.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±1.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4% ±2.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 7.1% | −2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9% ±1.0 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 73.8% ±3.6 pts | 65.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 40.9% ±3.8 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6% ±2.0 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.0 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 Wakefield, Fairfax County earn?
Half of Wakefield, Fairfax County's 3,756 households earn less than $237,975 a year (±$15,354), against $153,637 in Fairfax County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $191,655 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $46,320 after inflation.
| Measure | Wakefield, Fairfax County | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $237,975 ±$15,354 | $153,637 | +$46,320 |
| Mean household income | $255,252 ±$15,902 | $195,941 | – |
| Per capita income | $81,170 ±$6,450 | $71,828 | +$8,787 |
| People below the poverty line | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±2.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±1.0 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.2% ±1.2 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 Wakefield, Fairfax County?
Owners occupy 91.6% of Wakefield, Fairfax County's occupied homes and renters 8.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $861,600 by its owner (±$11,339). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wakefield, Fairfax County | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $861,600 ±$11,339 | $732,800 | +$83,063 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,276 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 4.9% ±7.5 pts | 36.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,669 ±$220 | $3,227 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.6% ±2.9 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.4% ±2.9 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,756 ±243 | 430,047 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.4% ±1.7 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.5% ±0.4 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 Wakefield, Fairfax County work and get to work?
61.9% of Wakefield, Fairfax County's workers drive alone and 29.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Wakefield, Fairfax County | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±3.1 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.9% ±4.3 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.6% ±4.0 pts | 28.7% | +20.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min ±1.5 | 28.9 min | −4.8 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 Wakefield, Fairfax County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Wakefield, Fairfax County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $215,172 (Tract 4408) to $235,341 (Tract 4407.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4407.02Fairfax County | 5,744 | $228,938 |
| Tract 4408Fairfax County | 6,027 | $215,172 |
| Tract 4407.01Fairfax County | 2,665 | $235,341 |
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 Wakefield, Fairfax County) · Census block assignment files
How does Wakefield, Fairfax County compare with other places in Virginia?
Wakefield, Fairfax County ranks 18th 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) | 114th | 374 |
| Residents per square mile | 90th | 374 |
| Median household income | 18th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 33rd | 374 |
| Median home value | 25th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th | 359 |
| Median age | 142nd | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 43rd | 368 |
| Work from home | 60th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 141st | 372 |
Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, Fairfax County?
16 of the 57 figures for Wakefield, 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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