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Falls Church, Virginia

Falls Church is an independent city located in Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,377. This city is a part of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 10,377 people, 4,471 households, and 2,620 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,013.4/km² (5,225.8/mi²). There are 4,725 housing units at an average density of 916.8/km² (2,379.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 84.97% White, 3.28% African American, 0.24% Native American, 6.50% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.52% from other races, and 2.43% from two or more races. 8.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,471 households out of which 30.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% are non-families. 33.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $74,924, and the median income for a family is $97,225. Males have a median income of $65,227 versus $46,014 for females. The per capita income for the city is $41,051. 4.2% of the population and 2.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.3% are under the age of 18 and 4.1% are 65 or older.