Alexandria city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51510 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 156,976 | — | #442 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $119,681 | +59.3% | #55 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,647 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $735,100 | +160.8% | #43 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,089 | +79.6% | #35 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | -37.0% | #353 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alexandria city has a population of 156,976, making it the #442 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Alexandria city is $119,681, ranking #55 out of 3,222 counties — 59.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.9% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Alexandria city is $735,100 (+160.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,089/mo and the homeownership rate is 42.1%.
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91.2% of residents in Alexandria city have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Alexandria city, Virginia
Alexandria city, Virginia has a total population of 156,976, making it the 442nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alexandria city is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alexandria city is $119,681, which ranks #55 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 59.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Alexandria city is $735,100, 160.8% above the national median. Renters in Alexandria city pay a median gross rent of $2,089 per month. The homeownership rate is 42.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alexandria city, 66.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 96.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.4 min.
Alexandria city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%).
All data for Alexandria city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.