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According to the 2018 estimates released by the United States Census Bureau, the southern and western counties in the United States have experienced the largest increase in population. Although Fairfax County did not have a close competition with these top counties, the increase in population between 2017 and 2018 was among the top in the state.
The population in Fairfax County increased by 0.3% between July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2018. This translate to an increase of 3,912 people which brings the total population of Fairfax County to 1,150,795. Fairfax County ranked 4th for the population growth in Virginia.
Based from the results of the census, these are the top counties under different categories.
Most Populous Counties in 2018
Arlington Public Schools is located across the Potomac River and Washington D.C. in Arlington, Virginia. While the county has one of the smallest land areas in the commonwealth, it still ranks as 15th largest among Virginia's school divisions. The county runs 26 square miles and has 22 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 secondary school, and 6 other school programs. The area is very diverse with students from 126 nations and 98 different languages. Arlington Public Schools is a great place for your children to learn; Newsweek and the Washington Post rated all of its high schools within the top 2% of the US. In 2010, Parent Magazine rated Arlington #1 community to raise a family. In addition, 94% of APS parents grade their child's school with an A or B, compared to the 46% national average. Check it out!
Source: apsva.us
