City · Virginia
Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, city, in Manassas city, Virginia. Manassas had 44,332 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 42,772 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 42,976 (controlled total). GEOID 5148952.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,332
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,772 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,976
Median household income
$113,590
±$8,224 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$449,900
±$13,897 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,850
±$56 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Manassas and what county is it in?
Manassas is a city in Manassas city, Virginia. It covers 9.8 square miles of land, 4,345 residents per square mile in 2020.
Manassas is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Manassas covers the same area as Manassas city: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Manassas'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, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 44,332 people lived in Manassas on July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 42,772 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 42,976.
| Measure | Manassas | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,976 | 8,705,170 | +1,802 |
| Households | 14,203 ±165 | 3,365,732 | +1,305 |
| Average household size | 3.02 ±0.03 | 2.52 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 14,505 ±23 | 3,684,756 | +812 |
Manassas's population since 2000
From 35,135 in 2000 to 44,332 in 2025: up 26.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Manassas 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?
The median resident of Manassas is 34.8 years old; 26.9% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 43.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 33.3%. 32.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Manassas | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 ±0.3 | 39.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 26.9% ±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±0.4 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.9% | 11.0% | +7.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.3% ±0.4 pts | 58.4% | −7.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.8% ±1.0 pts | 18.3% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±0.7 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 | 5.1% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 32.4% ±2.2 pts | 13.1% | +6.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.0% ±1.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±1.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±1.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.2% ±2.8 pts | 6.9% | +4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.0% ±2.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.7% ±2.1 pts | 42.2% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6% ±1.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6% ±2.2 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.0 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 earn?
Half of Manassas's 14,203 households earn less than $113,590 a year (±$8,224), against $113,590 in Manassas city and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $100,293 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,297 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Manassas | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,590 ±$8,224 | $93,170 | +$13,297 |
| Mean household income | $138,261 ±$7,219 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,656 ±$2,037 | $50,666 | +$3,942 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±1.8 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9% ±3.6 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±1.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±0.8 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1% ±1.8 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?
Owners occupy 71.5% of Manassas's occupied homes and renters 28.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $449,900 by its owner (±$13,897). The median renter pays $1,850 a month including utilities, and 39.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Manassas | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $449,900 ±$13,897 | $383,700 | +$50,417 |
| Median gross rent | $1,850 ±$56 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.2% ±6.8 pts | 39.4% | −9.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,511 ±$96 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.5% ±3.0 pts | 67.3% | +5.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.5% ±3.0 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 14,505 ±23 | 3,684,756 | +812 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±3.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.6% ±2.9 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% ±1.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6% ±0.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±1.3 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 building?
Builders took permits for 115 new housing units in Manassas in 2025 (115 in single-family houses), 2.6 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 work and get to work?
68.8% of Manassas's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Manassas | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.2% ±2.0 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8% ±2.6 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±2.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5% ±1.8 pts | 18.3% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min ±1.4 | 27.3 min | −4.4 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 Manassas?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Manassas (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,951 (Tract 9103.02) to $132,927 (Tract 9104.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9104.01Manassas city | 7,513 | $103,808 |
| Tract 9104.02Manassas city | 6,905 | $132,927 |
| Tract 9102.02Manassas city | 6,298 | $126,961 |
| Tract 9103.02Manassas city | 6,139 | $74,951 |
| Tract 9102.01Manassas city | 6,113 | $131,371 |
| Tract 9101Manassas city | 5,005 | $126,740 |
| Tract 9103.01Manassas city | 5,003 | $100,729 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Manassas compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Manassas is the 938th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 16th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Manassas ranks 120th 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 | 16th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 40th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th | 374 |
| Median household income | 120th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 161st | 374 |
| Median home value | 129th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 119th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 167th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 199th | 359 |
| Median age | 306th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 160th | 368 |
| Work from home | 200th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 77th | 372 |
Manassas's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Manassas 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?
5 of the 57 figures for Manassas 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 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.