Alexandria, Virginia Population 2023

146,284

Alexandria is a city located in Alexandria City Virginia. Alexandria has a 2023 population of 146,284. Alexandria is currently declining at a rate of -2.76% annually and its population has decreased by -8.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 159,097 in 2020.

The average household income in Alexandria is $142,940 with a poverty rate of 9.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Alexandria is 37.1 years, 36.9 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.

Alexandria is an independent city that has been heavily influenced by Washington D.C., which is located just seven miles away. The city of Alexandria was originally founded in 1749 and wasn't incorporated as a city until 1852. It was designated later as an independent city in 1870.

Alexandria Age and Education Statistics

Alexandria’s residents are more educated than others in the state, with about 58% of the city’s residents holding at least a bachelor’s degree, exceeding the 33% average of Virginia.

Population Growth in Alexandria

The city has exhibited steady population growth, and recent estimates show that the figures are up over 11% since the city’s last recorded population in 2010. This growth is driven primarily by the number of jobs in the area, including roles in the U.S. military, the Department of Defense and other government and private entities.

The town founders called the new town "Belhaven," but this was never officially approved and fell out of favor quickly, replaced with the name Alexandria upon official incorporation in 1779.

Alexandria was included in the area chosen by George Washington in 1791 to become the District of Columbia. George Washington was also the land surveyor that sketched the shoreline where the city would eventually be.

In 1814 - during the War of 1812, Alexandria suffered an attack by the British which was successful. The surrender of the city allowed the British to loot from the town stores - including flour, sugar, and wine. After three days, the British troops withdrew to rally forces for another attack.

Alexandria Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alexandria was:

  • White: 58.76%
  • Black or African American: 21.59%
  • Two or more races: 8.14%
  • Asian: 6.43%
  • Other race: 4.84%
  • Native American: 0.22%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
Land Area (mi²)
14.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
9,795.30/sq mi
Growth Rate
-2.76% (-4,152)
Growth Since 2020
-8.05% (-12,813)
The current population of Alexandria, Virginia is 146,284 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 159,097.

Alexandria, Virginia Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Alexandria Population by Race

Alexandria Population Pyramid 2023

Alexandria Median Age

37.1

Total

36.9

Male

37.3

Female

Alexandria Adults

There are 129,081 adults, (18,638 of whom are seniors) in Alexandria.

Alexandria Age Dependency

43.2

Age Dependency Ratio

16.9

Old Age Dependency Ratio

26.4

Child Dependency Ratio

Alexandria Sex Ratio

Female81,58951.58%
Male76,59648.42%

Alexandria Population by Age

Alexandria Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

2.98

Average Family Size

2.11

Average Household Size

42.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Alexandria Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Alexandria Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Alexandria Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.26%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 76.57%.

Alexandria Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$71,634

Average Earnings

$76,318

Average Male

$67,240

Average Female

Alexandria Earnings by Educational Attainment

Alexandria Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Alexandria Language

68.86% of Alexandria residents speak only English, while 31.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.27% of the population.

Alexandria Language

Alexandria Poverty by Race

rate

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9.58%

Overall Poverty Rate

9.15%

Male Poverty Rate

9.98%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Alexandria

The race most likely to be in poverty in Alexandria is Native, with 33.22% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Alexandria is White, with 4.43% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.06%.

Alexandria Poverty

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Alexandria Poverty Rate by Education

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Alexandria Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Alexandria Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Alexandria Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

43.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

46.8%

Male Marriage Rate

39.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Alexandria Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Alexandria Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Alexandria Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Alexandria Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

11,053

Number of Veterans

8,955

Male Veterans

2,098

Female Veterans

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Alexandria Veterans by War

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Alexandria Veterans by Age

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Alexandria Veterans by Race

Alexandria Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

2.13%

Veteran Poverty Rate

12.29%

Veteran Disability Rate

Alexandria Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

78.3%

Labor Force Participation

73.7%

Employment Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Alexandria Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Alexandria Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Alexandria Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

23.06%

Born in Alexandria

76.09%

Native Born

26.16%

Foreign Born

14.4%

Non Citizen

11.76%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

76.09% of Alexandria residents were born in the United States, with 23.06% having been born in Virginia. 14.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Alexandria Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Alexandria Population by Year