Alexandria city's estimated 2026 population is 164,764 with a growth rate of 1.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alexandria city is the 13th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 140,737 and has seen a growth of 17.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alexandria city includes 53.58% White, 21.07% Black or African American, 6.35% Asian, 5.44% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (53.58%)
Black or African American (21.07%)
Two or more races (12.9%)
Asian (6.35%)
Other race (5.44%)
Native American (0.63%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84,009 | 53.58% |
| Black or African American | 33,033 | 21.07% |
| Two or more races | 20,226 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9,954 | 6.35% |
| Other race | 8,533 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 990 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Alexandria city's average per capita income is $79,777. Household income levels show a median of $113,638. The poverty rate stands at 8.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $194,418 | $244,622 |
| Families | $153,506 | $207,702 |
| Households | $113,638 | $159,455 |
| Non Families | $95,726 | $117,198 |
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