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Alexandria

Virginia · 139,966 residents · 14.935 sq mi
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Alexandria is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $486,800. Households here earn about 32% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139,966
+9%since 2000
from 128,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,372 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 8,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
106K121K135K150K164K1990201020202024Alexandria
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,847
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,054 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,345
+44%since 2000
from $37,645 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$486,800
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $861 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+67%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(74,878)
Black21.3%(29,778)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(22,524)
Asian6%(8,351)
Other3%(4,185)
Diversity Score79.6%(111,429)
Diversity Score
80
+5%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
22.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Virginia?

Alexandria, Virginia has about 139,966 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Virginia?

The typical household in Alexandria, Virginia earns about $80,847 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 $486,800, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Virginia?

About 60.4% 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 7.8% 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 28,783 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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