City · Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia
Manassas Park, city, in Manassas Park city, Virginia. Manassas Park had 16,560 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,219 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,798 (controlled total). GEOID 5148968.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,560
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,219 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,798
Median household income
$103,250
±$8,996 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$395,900
±$20,226 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$2,146
±$89 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Manassas Park and what county is it in?
Manassas Park is a city in Manassas Park city, Virginia. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 5,675 residents per square mile in 2020.
Manassas Park is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Manassas Park covers the same area as Manassas Park city: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Manassas Park'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 Manassas Park, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,560 people lived in Manassas Park on July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 17,219 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,798.
| Measure | Manassas Park | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,798 | 8,705,170 | −188 |
| Households | 5,193 ±194 | 3,365,732 | +552 |
| Average household size | 3.23 ±0.12 | 2.52 | −0.43 |
| Housing units | 5,569 ±19 | 3,684,756 | +690 |
Manassas Park's population since 2000
From 10,290 in 2000 to 16,560 in 2025: up 60.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Manassas Park 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 Manassas Park?
The median resident of Manassas Park is 36.5 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 10.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 46.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.4%. 36.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Manassas Park | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±1.0 | 39.0 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.4% ±1.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±1.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 46.8% | 11.0% | +7.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.4% ±0.2 pts | 58.4% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.6% ±1.5 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.2% ±0.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 36.8% ±3.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 55.5% ±2.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3% ±2.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.1% ±1.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.1% ±3.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.2% ±3.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.9% ±4.0 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±2.8 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±3.3 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±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 Manassas Park earn?
Half of Manassas Park's 5,193 households earn less than $103,250 a year (±$8,996), against $103,250 in Manassas Park city and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $108,358 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Manassas Park | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,250 ±$8,996 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $123,055 ±$8,687 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,563 ±$2,892 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.1% ±2.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.2% ±7.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1% ±4.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6% ±3.7 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 Manassas Park?
Owners occupy 66.5% of Manassas Park's occupied homes and renters 33.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $395,900 by its owner (±$20,226). The median renter pays $2,146 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Manassas Park | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $395,900 ±$20,226 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,146 ±$89 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4% ±13.2 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,308 ±$105 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.5% ±5.9 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.5% ±5.9 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,569 ±19 | 3,684,756 | +690 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±2.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5% ±6.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.1% ±4.6 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8% ±3.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±3.2 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 Manassas Park building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Manassas Park in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.5 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 Manassas Park work and get to work?
71.6% of Manassas Park's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Manassas Park | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.4% ±2.5 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.6% ±4.0 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5% ±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.7% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±3.2 pts | 18.3% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.0 min ±2.6 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
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 Manassas Park?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Manassas Park (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $86,250 (Tract 9202.01) to $106,144 (Tract 9202.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201Manassas Park city | 7,591 | $99,968 |
| Tract 9202.02Manassas Park city | 7,201 | $106,144 |
| Tract 9202.01Manassas Park city | 2,006 | $86,250 |
Every census tract in Manassas Park: the tract table of Manassas Park 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 Manassas Park) · Census block assignment files
How does Manassas Park compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Manassas Park is the 2,251st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 32nd-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Manassas Park ranks 141st 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 | 32nd | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 124th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th | 374 |
| Median household income | 141st | 365 |
| Per capita income | 162nd | 374 |
| Median home value | 151st | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 84th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 213th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 247th | 359 |
| Median age | 264th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 205th | 368 |
| Work from home | 220th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 31st | 372 |
Manassas Park's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Manassas Park 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 Manassas Park?
11 of the 57 figures for Manassas Park 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 Manassas Park 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 Manassas Park.