Alexandria city, Virginia

About Alexandria city, Virginia

Alexandria city, Virginia has a total population of 156,976, making it the 442nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alexandria city is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Alexandria city is $119,681, which ranks #55 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 59.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Alexandria city is $735,100, 160.8% above the national median. Renters in Alexandria city pay a median gross rent of $2,089 per month. The homeownership rate is 42.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Alexandria city, 66.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 96.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.4 min.

Alexandria city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%).

All data for Alexandria city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.