Alexandria city, Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 155,415 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alexandria city, Virginia is the 13th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 140,737 and has seen a growth of 10.43% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 156,340 | 185 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 156,155 | 185 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 155,970 | 185 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 155,785 | 185 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 155,600 | 185 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 155,415 | 185 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 155,230 | 185 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 155,045 | -60 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 155,105 | -4,034 | -2.53% |
| 2020 | 159,139 | 89 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 159,050 | 673 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 158,377 | -395 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 158,772 | 2,151 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 156,621 | 2,762 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 153,859 | 2,315 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 151,544 | 1,777 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 149,767 | 2,388 | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 147,379 | 3,110 | 2.16% |
| 2011 | 144,269 | 3,532 | 2.51% |
| 2010 | 140,737 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 111,183 | 7,966 | 7.72% |
| 1980 | 103,217 | -7,721 | -6.96% |
| 1970 | 110,938 | 19,915 | 21.88% |
| 1960 | 91,023 | 29,236 | 47.32% |
| 1950 | 61,787 | 28,264 | 84.31% |
| 1940 | 33,523 | 9,374 | 38.82% |
| 1930 | 24,149 | 6,089 | 33.72% |
| 1920 | 18,060 | 2,731 | 17.82% |
| 1910 | 15,329 | 801 | 5.51% |
| 1900 | 14,528 | -141,812 | -90.71% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,304 | 56.67% |
| Black or African American | 33,645 | 21.35% |
| Two or more races | 15,717 | 9.97% |
| Asian | 10,066 | 6.39% |
| Other race | 8,402 | 5.33% |
| Native American | 423 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 74,818 | 2.09 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Non Family | 40,317 | 1.26 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Married | 26,185 | 3.02 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Female | 5,906 | 3.22 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Male | 2,410 | 3.02 | 28 | 72 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
42.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,358 | 2.81% |
| Associates Degree | 6,202 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37,901 | 31.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 41,081 | 34.33% |
| High School Graduate | 12,536 | 10.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,199 | 3.51% |
| Some College | 14,392 | 12.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65,460 | 64,558 | 53,402 |
| Black | 24,925 | 23,060 | 10,841 |
| Hispanic | 16,506 | 12,284 | 5,818 |
| 2+ Races | 9,881 | 8,686 | 4,784 |
| Asian | 8,217 | 7,799 | 5,870 |
| Other Race | 5,234 | 3,407 | 1,316 |
| Native American | 291 | 184 | 115 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 81.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,725 | $90,725 | $82,449 |
| Graduate Degree | $114,616 | $129,462 | $104,261 |
| High School Graduate | $29,661 | $37,198 | $25,675 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,622 | $36,435 | $26,374 |
| Overall | $79,069 | $82,088 | $75,904 |
| Some College | $51,027 | $55,603 | $41,817 |
$79,069
Average Earnings
$82,088
Average Male
$75,904
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.94% of Alexandria city, Virginia residents speak only English, while 30.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32,811 | 5,023 | 15.31% |
| Hispanic | 25,773 | 3,444 | 13.36% |
| White | 80,102 | 3,187 | 3.98% |
| Other | 8,183 | 1,717 | 20.98% |
| Multiple | 15,647 | 1,454 | 9.29% |
| Asian | 9,991 | 1,115 | 11.16% |
| Native | 423 | 49 | 11.58% |
8.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.11%
Male Poverty Rate
9.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alexandria city, Virginia is Other, with 20.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alexandria city, Virginia is White, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.69% |
| High School | 16.07% |
| Some College | 8.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.49% |
| Male Employed | 4.81% |
| Female Employed | 4.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $149,526 | $201,538 |
| Households | $113,179 | $156,781 |
| Married Families | $194,192 | $236,907 |
| Non Families | $95,699 | $116,575 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10,558
Number of Veterans
8,626
Male Veterans
1,932
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5,113 |
| First Gulf War | 3,876 |
| Vietnam | 2,246 |
| Korea | 261 |
| World War II | 149 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 3,884 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,870 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,708 |
| 75+ | 1,582 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,514 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,107 | 9.69% |
| Black | 1,993 | 7.4% |
| 2+ Races | 939 | 8.87% |
| Hispanic | 821 | 4.42% |
| Other Race | 281 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 206 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 17 | 4.31% |
| Islander | 15 | 40.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78%
Labor Force Participation
73.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
22.9%
Born in Alexandria city, Virginia
75.54%
Native Born
24.46%
Foreign Born
12.73%
Non Citizen
11.73%
Naturalized
75.54% of Alexandria city, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 22.9% having been born in Virginia. 12.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.