Alexandria, VA Demographics
What is the population of Alexandria?
There are 156,788 residents in Alexandria, with a median age of 37. Of this, 48.5% are males and 51.5% are females. US-born citizens make up 72.09% of the resident pool in Alexandria, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.19%. Additionally, 12.72% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 124,837 people in Alexandria currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 156,788 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 76,049 | -0.7% |
| Female Population | 80,739 | -0.3% |
Male Population 48.5%
Female Population 51.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 113,022 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 23,816 | 0.6% |
| Not Citizen | 19,950 | -0.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 72.09%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.19%
Not Citizen 12.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,864 | -6.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,009 | 3.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,373 | 0.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,554 | 3.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 124,837 | -1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 1.21%
Moved from Same County 5.83%
Moved from Same State 5.41%
Moved from Different State 6.83%
Same House as Last Year 80.73%
What are the employment statistics in Alexandria?
White-collar workers make up 90.32% of the working population in Alexandria, while blue-collar employees account for 9.68%. There are also 15,134 entrepreneurs in Alexandria (7.92% of the workforce); 103,232 workers employed in private companies (53.99%); and 48,630 people working in governmental institutions (25.43%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 172,694 | 100.3% |
| Blue Collar | 18,508 | 85.2% |
White Collar 90.32%
Blue Collar 9.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 15,134 | 89.5% |
| Private Companies | 103,232 | 100.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 48,630 | 100.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 24,206 | 92.8% |
Self Employees 7.92%
Private Companies 53.99%
Governmental Workers 25.43%
Not for Profit Companies 12.66%
How many households are there in Alexandria?
There are a total of 75,349 households in Alexandria, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 45.38% of these Alexandria households, while non-family units account for the remaining 54.62%. Additionally, 20.93% of households have children and 79.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 75,349 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -4.3% |
| Family Households | 34,192 | -0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 41,157 | 2.1% |
Family Households 45.38%
Non-Family Households 54.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 15,772 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 59,577 | 0.7% |
Households with Children 20.93%
Households without Children 79.07%
What are the median and average incomes in Alexandria?
The average annual household income in Alexandria is $159,455, while the median household income sits at $113,638 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $113,412, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $138,365. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $64,300 and $96,394, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $159,455 | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income | $113,638 | 0.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 12,800 | -4.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 140,208 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Alexandria?
There are 80,570 housing units in Alexandria, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 75,349 occupied housing units in Alexandria, 42.04% are owner-occupied, while 57.96% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $698,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,173 per month in Alexandria.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 80,570 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,914 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,979 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,117 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,336 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13,453 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,754 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,220 | -8.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,785 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,380 | 7.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 632 | 174.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 75,349 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 31,674 | -0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 43,675 | 1.8% |
Owner Occupied 42.04%
Renter Occupied 57.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 24,332 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,342 | -4.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $698,400 | 6.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $691,700 | 4.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,173 | 2.6% |
With Mortgage 76.82%
Without Mortgage 23.18%
What is the level of education in Alexandria?
Approximately 15.52% of the population in Alexandria holds a high school degree (that's 19,881 residents), while 12.59% have attained a college certificate (16,122 locals) and 30.79% have a bachelor's degree (39,438 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,211 | 15.7% |
| Some High School | 19,881 | 3.0% |
| Some College | 16,122 | -21.7% |
| Associate Degree | 6,297 | -6.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39,438 | -2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 41,127 | -0.3% |
No High School 4.07%
Some High School 15.52%
Some College 12.59%
Associate Degree 4.92%
Bachelor's Degree 30.79%
Graduate Degree 32.11%
What is the marital status of Alexandria residents?
A total of 54,170 people in Alexandria have never been married (which represents 41.09% of the total population), while 59,248 of them are wedded (44.95%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,147 (2.39%) and 13,556 (10.28%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 54,170 | 0.2% |
| Married | 59,248 | -0.7% |
| Separated | 3,147 | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 4,848 | -8.2% |
| Divorced | 13,556 | -0.7% |
Never Married 41.09%
Married 44.95%
Separated 2.39%
Widowed 3.68%
Divorced 10.28%
What are the most common means of transportation in Alexandria?
The top three means of transportation people in Alexandria use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and bus or trolley bus. A total of 55,391 residents commute by car, 6,527 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 5,352 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 55,391 | -3.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,352 | 5.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 6,527 | N/A |
| Railroad | 407 | 53.0% |
| Ferryboat | 36 | -60.9% |
| Bicycle | 740 | -6.0% |
| Motorcycle | 103 | -39.0% |
| TaxiCab | 962 | 15.6% |
| Walk | 2,435 | -23.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Alexandria by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22301 | 13,830 | 6,091 | $188,211 | $230,890 |
| 22302 | 18,277 | 8,844 | $127,037 | $179,538 |
| 22303 | 16,566 | 8,003 | $103,822 | $130,669 |
| 22304 | 48,577 | 23,363 | $97,629 | $132,900 |
| 22305 | 17,721 | 7,669 | $109,124 | $149,413 |
| 22306 | 31,471 | 10,950 | $95,026 | $124,495 |
| 22307 | 10,205 | 4,529 | $140,559 | $190,519 |
| 22308 | 13,660 | 4,769 | $204,177 | $252,154 |
| 22309 | 34,948 | 12,621 | $101,556 | $141,381 |
| 22310 | 29,120 | 10,853 | $160,872 | $185,036 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.