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Business Statistics
The following facts give a broad overview of Fairfax County's business community.
Business Demographics |
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| Payroll Establishments | 32,964 |
| Number of jobs | 590,386 |
| Civilian Labor Force | 599,000 |
| Residents working in Fairfax County | 54.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
Business Community |
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| Foreign-owned firms | 362 |
| Technology firms | 5,707 |
| Associations | 268 |
Commercial Real Estate |
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| Office Space | 111.2 million sq. ft. |
| Vacancy rate (direct) | 14.5% |
Procurement Spending |
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| Federal procurement spending in Fairfax County (FY07) | $13.6 billion |
Fairfax County Employment by Industry |
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| Professional and Technical Services | 26% |
| Management and Administrative Services | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Health Care and Social Services | 8% |
| Educational Services | 8% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Information | 5% |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% |
| Public Administration | 3% |
| Other | 14% |
Source: Virginia Employment Commission
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