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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Alexandria

Virginia · 128,283 residents · 14.935 sq mi
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Alexandria is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,054. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $202,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

128,283
+15%since 1990
from 111,183 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,589 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 7,444 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+3%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
106K121K135K150K164K1990201020202024Alexandria
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,054
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,472 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,645
+48%since 1990
from $25,509 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$202,400
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$861
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $701 in 1990
US average: $602
40.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 40.5% in 1990
60.0% rent
3.6
−34%since 1990
from 5.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(76,907)
Black22.1%(24,557)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(10,440)
Asian4.2%(4,687)
Diversity Score68.6%(76,273)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(68,889)
Black22.2%(28,463)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(18,882)
Asian5.6%(7,199)
Diversity Score76.1%(97,581)
76
+11%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Virginia?

Alexandria, Virginia has about 128,283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Virginia?

The typical household in Alexandria, Virginia earns about $56,054 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 $202,400, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Virginia?

About 54.3% 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 8.9% of people in Alexandria, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,100 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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