Manassas city, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51683 Democrat

Located in Virginia, Manassas city has a population of 42,976 residents and a median age of 34.8 years, making it the #1,147 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.7%. The median home value is $449,900, and the median household income is $113,590, which is 51% above the national median.

42,976
Population
#1,147 of 3,222
$113,590
Median Income
+51.2% #76 of 3,222
34.8 years
Median Age
-10.5% #2,985 of 3,222
7.7%
Poverty Rate
-38.6% #326 of 3,222

Demographics

Manassas city has a population of 42,976, making it the #1,147 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.8 years, which is 10.5% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

67.6%
Native Born
32.4%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Manassas city is $113,590, ranking #76 out of 3,222 counties — 51.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.

Income#76
$113,590
+51.2%
vs nation
98th percentile
Per Capita#433
$44,656
+8.2%
vs nation
87th percentile
Poverty#326
7.7%
-38.6%
vs nation
90th percentile
Unemployment#1,183
3.8%
-28.7%
vs nation
63th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Manassas city is $449,900 (+59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,850/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.5%.

Home Value#194
$449,900
+59.6%
vs nation
94th percentile
Rent#83
$1,850
+59.1%
vs nation
97th percentile
Homeownership#2,096
71.5%
+11.0%
vs nation
35th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Manassas city, 32.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 3.0% below the national average, ranking #590 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.7% −3.0% vs nation
Rank #590 of 3,222
82th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Manassas city is 76.7 years. 16.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,037
76.7
+2.0%
vs nation
66th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,049
16.9%
-13.6%
vs nation
67th percentile
Diabetes#2,267
12.3%
+10.5%
vs nation
28th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,426
37.0%
-0.8%
vs nation
55th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#660
5.2
-8.7%
vs nation
79th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#745
3.9
-11.8%
vs nation
76th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,512
14.0%
+33.3%
vs nation
20th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,016
23.7%
-10.2%
vs nation
68th percentile
Food Insecurity#72
8.0%
-44.5%
vs nation
98th percentile

Substance Use

12.0% of adults in Manassas city smoke , 35.1% are obese , and 19.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 38.8 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#189
12.0%
-33.2%
vs nation
94th percentile
Adult Obesity#761
35.1%
-7.4%
vs nation
76th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,478
19.7%
-0.7%
vs nation
53th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,556
38.8
+20.0%
vs nation
26th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 9.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.6 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#105
9.7
-50.8%
vs nation
96th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#74
5.7
-67.9%
vs nation
97th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#425
10.6
-47.6%
vs nation
85th percentile

Families & Children

18.9% of children in Manassas city live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 3.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 35.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#91
3.9
-42.5%
vs nation
93th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,623
35.0
+60.5%
vs nation
13th percentile
Child Poverty#1,756
18.9%
-0.5%
vs nation
44th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Manassas city is 69.9%. The mean commute time is 35.7 min, which is 29.2% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
69.9% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
35.7 min +29.2% vs nation
Rank #234 of 3,222
93th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Manassas city voted Democratic with a margin of 14.9%. The vote was 56.5% Dem / 41.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 9.2 toward Republicans .

2024 DEM +14.9%
56.5% 41.6%
Dem 16,021 votes Rep
2020 DEM +24.1%
61% 36.9%
Dem 16,968 votes Rep
2016 DEM +16.2%
55.2% 39%
Dem 15,210 votes Rep
2012 DEM +13.3%
55.9% 42.6%
Dem 15,154 votes Rep
2008 DEM +11.4%
55.2% 43.8%
Dem 13,627 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Manassas city, Virginia

Manassas city, Virginia has a total population of 42,976, making it the 1,147th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Manassas city is 34.8 years, which is 10.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Manassas city is $113,590, which ranks #76 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.

The median home value in Manassas city is $449,900, 59.6% above the national median. Renters in Manassas city pay a median gross rent of $1,850 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Manassas city, 32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.7 min.

Manassas city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (33.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.8%).

All data for Manassas 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.