County · Virginia
Manassas city, Virginia
Manassas city, Virginia. Manassas city had 44,332 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 51683.
Manassas city is one of the 23 counties of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Manassas city is the same area as Manassas: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
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
How many people live in Manassas city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,772 residents in Manassas city. The Census Bureau estimates 44,332 for July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 42,976 over 10 square miles of land.
| Measure | Manassas city | 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 city'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. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Manassas city?
Manassas city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Manassas with 44,332 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Manassas | 42,772 | $113,590 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Manassas city?
The median resident of Manassas city 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 city | 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% | – |
| 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% | – |
| 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 city earn?
Half of Manassas city's 14,203 households earn less than $113,590 a year (±$8,224), against $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 city | 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 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 city?
Owners occupy 71.5% of Manassas city'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 city | 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 |
| 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 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 city building?
Builders took permits for 115 new housing units across Manassas city in 2025 (115 single-family), 2.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Manassas city get to work?
68.8% of Manassas city'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 city | 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 are Manassas city's census tracts?
Manassas city is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $74,951 (Tract 9103.02) to $132,927 (Tract 9104.02).
| Tract 910151683910100 | 5,005±713 | $126,740 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9102.0151683910201 | 6,113±910 | $131,371 |
| Tract 9102.0251683910202 | 6,298±685 | $126,961 |
| Tract 9103.0151683910301 | 5,003±593 | $100,729 |
| Tract 9103.0251683910302 | 6,139±738 | $74,951 |
| Tract 9104.0151683910401 | 7,513±839 | $103,808 |
| Tract 9104.0251683910402 | 6,905±992 | $132,927 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Manassas city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 133 |
| Median household income | 15th of 133 |
| Median home value | 16th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th of 133 |
| Median age | 120th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 city 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' school search.