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Manassas

Virginia · 37,821 residents · 9.843 sq mi
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Manassas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,800. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,821
+8%since 2000
from 35,135 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,842 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.1
+3%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K31K35K40K44K1990201020202024Manassas
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,173
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,941
+18%since 2000
from $24,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,232
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+76%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(17,994)
Black13%(4,905)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(11,876)
Asian4.9%(1,861)
Other3.2%(1,200)
Diversity Score81.9%(30,969)
Diversity Score
82
+32%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
24.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manassas, Virginia?

Manassas, Virginia has about 37,821 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manassas, Virginia?

The typical household in Manassas, Virginia earns about $75,173 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 $325,800, and the typical rent is about $1,232 a month.

How educated are people in Manassas, Virginia?

About 28.3% 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 13.4% 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 9,864 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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