City · Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, city, in Alexandria city, Virginia. Alexandria had 160,662 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 159,467 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 156,976 (controlled total). GEOID 5101000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
160,662
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 159,467 · ACS 2020-2024: 156,976
Median household income
$119,681
±$2,819 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$735,100
±$22,247 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$2,089
±$32 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Alexandria and what county is it in?
Alexandria is a city in Alexandria city, Virginia. It covers 14.9 square miles of land, 10,677 residents per square mile in 2020.
Alexandria is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Alexandria covers the same area as Alexandria city: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Alexandria's; the county page lists its census tracts.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Alexandria, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 160,662 people lived in Alexandria on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 159,467 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 156,976.
| Measure | Alexandria | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 156,976 | 8,705,170 | −637 |
| Households | 76,096 ±582 | 3,365,732 | +5,498 |
| Average household size | 2.04 ±0.02 | 2.52 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 80,844 ±100 | 3,684,756 | +4,487 |
Alexandria's population since 2000
From 128,283 in 2000 to 160,662 in 2025: up 25.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Alexandria as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alexandria?
The median resident of Alexandria is 37.7 years old; 18.1% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.0%. 24.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alexandria | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±0.2 | 39.0 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 18.1% ±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0% ±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±0.1 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.3% | 11.0% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.1% ±0.3 pts | 58.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.0% ±0.4 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±0.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.9% ±1.2 pts | 13.1% | −2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.1% ±1.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±0.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±0.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±1.0 pts | 6.9% | −2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±0.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.2% ±1.1 pts | 42.2% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 34.8% ±1.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.7% ±1.3 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.8% ±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alexandria earn?
Half of Alexandria's 76,096 households earn less than $119,681 a year (±$2,819), against $119,681 in Alexandria city and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $124,225 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,544 after inflation. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alexandria | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,681 ±$2,819 | $93,170 | −$4,544 |
| Mean household income | $161,240 ±$3,018 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $79,474 ±$1,426 | $50,666 | +$2,335 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9% ±0.8 pts | 9.9% | −2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5% ±2.3 pts | 12.3% | −7.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±0.5 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±0.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alexandria?
Owners occupy 42.1% of Alexandria's occupied homes and renters 57.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $735,100 by its owner (±$22,247). The median renter pays $2,089 a month including utilities, and 35.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alexandria | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $735,100 ±$22,247 | $383,700 | +$30,035 |
| Median gross rent | $2,089 ±$32 | $1,579 | −$61 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7% ±2.4 pts | 39.4% | +3.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,237 ±$72 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.1% ±1.1 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.9% ±1.1 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 80,844 ±100 | 3,684,756 | +4,487 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 13.9% ±0.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% ±0.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6% ±0.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.4% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alexandria building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Alexandria in 2025 (17 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alexandria work and get to work?
48.3% of Alexandria's workers drive alone and 28.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Alexandria | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 78.3% ±0.6 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 48.3% ±1.4 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±0.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 12.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.9% ±1.3 pts | 18.3% | +23.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min ±0.6 | 27.3 min | −3.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Alexandria?
48 census tracts lie mostly in Alexandria (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,318 (Tract 2005) to $250,000 or more (Tract 2002.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2004.09Alexandria city | 6,275 | $75,526 |
| Tract 2012.06Alexandria city | 5,134 | $62,437 |
| Tract 2001.09Alexandria city | 5,061 | $94,496 |
| Tract 2006Alexandria city | 4,904 | $131,842 |
| Tract 2004.06Alexandria city | 4,889 | $85,784 |
| Tract 2001.02Alexandria city | 4,854 | $79,777 |
| Tract 2009Alexandria city | 4,612 | $217,891 |
| Tract 2003.02Alexandria city | 4,473 | $144,839 |
| Tract 2001.04Alexandria city | 4,273 | $82,209 |
| Tract 2018.05Alexandria city | 4,105 | $134,339 |
| Tract 2004.04Alexandria city | 4,027 | $190,789 |
| Tract 2001.05Alexandria city | 4,014 | $79,554 |
Every census tract in Alexandria: the tract table of Alexandria city
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Alexandria) · Census block assignment files
How does Alexandria compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Alexandria is the 167th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Alexandria ranks 115th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th | 374 |
| Median household income | 115th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 40th | 374 |
| Median home value | 43rd | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 94th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 160th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 359 |
| Median age | 226th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 342nd | 368 |
| Work from home | 66th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 140th | 372 |
Alexandria's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Alexandria with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Alexandria?
4 of the 57 figures for Alexandria on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Alexandria are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Alexandria.