A Diverse Region Next Door to D.C.

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Minutes from the nation’s capital, Fairfax County is the most diverse region in Virginia with more than 51 percent of the population identifying as Asian, African-American or another race.

With 1.1 million residents, the region’s growing population is one of the main reasons for the region’s dynamic economy. Since the 2010 Census, Fairfax County’s population grew at 8.7 percent compared to Virginia’s 10.2 percent growth rate. With a median household income for county residents at $145,164, the county ranks as the seventh-richest county in the nation.

The diversity, growth and highly educated talent pool ensures that companies can find the people and skills needed to drive innovation forward.

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David Kelley

Director, National Business Investment

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Rankings & Facts

37.8%

Residents who speak a language other than English

51.1%

Population that identifies as Asian, African-American or other race

39.4

Median age

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September 29, 2023

September 29, 2023: Future Talent Pipeline Amplified + Weekly Business News Digest

September 29, 2023

September 29, 2023: Future Talent Pipeline Amplified + Weekly Business News Digest

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September 22, 2023

Events Special: Qualtrics celebrates opening of AI innovation & public sector hub in Reston; T-Minus 3 days until Quantum World Congress in Tysons

September 22, 2023

Events Special: Qualtrics celebrates opening of AI innovation & public sector hub in Reston; T-Minus 3 days until Quantum World Congress in Tysons

Qualtrics, an experience management company with co-headquarters in Provo, Utah and Seattle, Washington, just opened a 52,266-square-foot AI innovation and public sector hub in Reston Station. “Our expansion in Reston […]
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September 14, 2023

September 14, 2023: FCEDA President & CEO Victor Hoskins Named “Tech Titan” + Weekly Business News Digest

September 14, 2023

September 14, 2023: FCEDA President & CEO Victor Hoskins Named “Tech Titan” + Weekly Business News Digest

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President and CEO Victor Hoskins was among the 25 leaders of Fairfax County-based companies and organizations honored by Washingtonian as on its 2023 list of […]
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