Interactive website feature with 2023 Demographic Characteristics of the Mount Vernon District.
Have you ever wanted to know more about who and what make Fairfax County such a unique place to live? Each year, the County produces demographic reports and puts them on the County website with helpful charts and graphics. The 2023 Demographic Reports (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/sites/demographics/files/Assets/DemographicReports/fullrpt.pdf) revealed that our County’s population mirrors pre-pandemic growth rates and has increased to 1,185,980 residents in 2023, a 1.1% increase from 2022. Here in the Mount Vernon District, I am pleased to represent 128,922 of you. The findings from the report also project that our County’s growth isn’t slowing down. By 2050, the County’s population is projected to reach 1,380,000, a 16% increase from today.
Housing development is keeping pace with this growth. In 2023, the County’s housing inventory reached 432,550 units, a 1.4% increase from 2022. Here in the District, we have 48,451 total housing units. Looking ahead, the County anticipates having 520,000 housing units by 2050, with roughly every 10 units consisting of four single-family units, two townhomes and four multifamily housing units.
The report found that 31.7% of Mount Vernon District residents aged 5 and older speak a language other than English at home, a 0.5% increase from 2022. The County and our District are also a majority-minority area, meaning our population is comprised of less than 50% non-Hispanic white residents.
By knowing this information, it allows us to continue to improve our communication methods, such as our Spanish e-newsletter and translation services at all our major events. With policies like One Fairfax, we’re committed to providing everyone with services they can easily access, allowing them to reach their full potential.
Did you know that Fairfax County businesses are served by a regional labor force of 3.4 million workers? In addition to the Demographics Report, if you’re interested in learning more about Fairfax County's vibrant workforce and businesses, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (EDA) also publishes reports on our talent pipeline, high demand occupations and the job skills that employers are seeking. These insights help us understand the economic opportunities in our region. Learn more: https://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/
The insights from these demographic sources will be used for program planning, policy initiatives, revenue forecasting, budgeting and much more. If you're interested in exploring more about the County’s 2023 Demographic, Housing and Economic Characteristics, check out the interactive website feature (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview). Click on the Mount Vernon District on the map icon and discover all the findings from the reports.