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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alexandria

Virginia · 111,183 residents · 14.935 sq mi
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Alexandria is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,472. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $228,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

111,183
−13%vs 2000
vs 128,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,444 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 8,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
106K121K135K150K164K1990201020202024Alexandria
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,472
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,054 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,509
−32%vs 2000
vs $37,645 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$228,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $202,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$701
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $861 in 2000
US average: $450
40.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.0% in 2000
59.5% rent
5.5
+52%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(68,889)
Black22.2%(28,463)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(18,882)
Asian5.6%(7,199)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.1%(97,581)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(76,907)
Black22.1%(24,557)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(10,440)
Asian4.2%(4,687)
Other4.5%(5,032)
Diversity Score68.6%(76,273)
69
−10%vs 2000
vs 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alexandria, Virginia?

Alexandria, Virginia has about 111,183 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Virginia?

The typical household in Alexandria, Virginia earns about $41,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, Virginia expensive?

In Alexandria, Virginia, the median home is worth about $228,000, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Virginia?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, Virginia?

About 7.1% of people in Alexandria, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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