Alexandria, Virginia

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
157,594
Population
$113,179
Median Income
$655,700
Home Value
37.4
Median Age

Demographics

Alexandria has a population of 157,594 with a median age of 37.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
56.7%
Black
21.3%
Hispanic
16.6%
Asian
6.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population157,594
Median Age37.4
White56.7%
Black or African American21.3%
Asian6.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Alexandria is $113,179, which is 50.6% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $75,884. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

$113,179
Median Household Income
$75,884
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Alexandria is 3.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Alexandria, 93.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.7%
Bachelor's+
66.0%
Graduate+
34.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher66.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree34.3%

Housing

The median home value in Alexandria is $655,700, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,983. The homeownership rate is 42.7%.

$655,700
Median Home Value
$1,983/mo
Median Rent
42.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$655,700
Median Monthly Rent$1,983
Homeownership Rate42.7%
Vacancy Rate6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Alexandria, Virginia?
The population of Alexandria, Virginia is 157,594 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Alexandria, Virginia?
The median household income in Alexandria, Virginia is $113,179. This is 50.6% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Alexandria, Virginia?
The median home value in Alexandria, Virginia is $655,700. The median monthly rent is $1,983.
What percentage of people in Alexandria have a college degree?
In Alexandria, Virginia, 66.0% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Alexandria, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Alexandria, Virginia is 5.8x (median home value $655,700 vs. median income $113,179), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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