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Manassas

Virginia · 42,772 residents · 9.843 sq mi
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Manassas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,227. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,100. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,772
+22%since 2000
from 35,135 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,345 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 3,570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+10%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K31K35K40K44K1990201020202024Manassas
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,227
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,198
+40%since 2000
from $24,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,549
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+59%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(23,304)
Black12.6%(4,430)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(5,316)
Asian3.4%(1,191)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(21,729)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(14,816)
Black11.5%(4,914)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(18,345)
Asian6.3%(2,703)
Other5.1%(2,171)
Diversity Score84.9%(36,300)
Diversity Score
85
+37%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
26.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manassas, Virginia?

Manassas, Virginia has about 42,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manassas, Virginia?

The typical household in Manassas, Virginia earns about $86,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manassas, Virginia expensive?

In Manassas, Virginia, the median home is worth about $338,100, and the typical rent is about $1,549 a month.

How educated are people in Manassas, Virginia?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Manassas, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manassas, Virginia?

About 7.0% of people in Manassas, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manassas, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Manassas, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,815 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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