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Alexandria Overview

157,594
TOTAL POPULATION
76,589
MALE POPULATION
81,005
FEMALE POPULATION
94.55
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$75,884
PER CAPITA INCOME
$149,526
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$113,179
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,132
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
102,495
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
78.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Alexandria Area Codes

Race in Alexandria

The most populous races in Alexandria are White / Caucasian (89,304 | 56.7%), Black / African American (33,645 | 21.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (26,092 | 16.6%).
Race in Alexandria
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,0666.4%
Black / African American33,64521.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific370.0%
Hispanic or Latino26,09216.6%
Native / Alaskan4230.3%
White / Caucasian89,30456.7%
Two or more Races15,71710.0%
Some other Race8,4025.3%
Total157,594100.0%

Ancestry in Alexandria

The most populous ancestries reported in Alexandria are Irish (17,312 | 11.0%), German (17,107 | 10.9%), English (16,641 | 10.6%), Subsaharan African (14,026 | 8.9%), and Central American (13,285 | 8.4%), together accounting for 49.7% of all Alexandria residents.
Ancestry in Alexandria
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,8271.2%
African2,2101.4%
Albanian1200.1%
American4,3412.8%
Apache320.0%
Arab3,6802.3%
Argentinean2620.2%
Armenian1500.1%
Australian620.0%
Austrian4140.3%
Bahamian260.0%
Bangladeshi110.0%
Barbadian360.0%
Basque90.0%
Belgian1580.1%
Belizean110.0%
Bhutanese9660.6%
Blackfeet990.1%
Bolivian9950.6%
Brazilian3140.2%
British1,6431.0%
British West Indian540.0%
Bulgarian870.1%
Burmese1,9791.3%
Cajun570.0%
Cambodian810.1%
Canadian2020.1%
Cape Verdean300.0%
Carpatho Rusyn640.0%
Celtic410.0%
Central American13,2858.4%
Central American Indian3540.2%
Cherokee3840.2%
Chickasaw80.0%
Chilean1820.1%
Chippewa50.0%
Colombian5620.4%
Costa Rican1580.1%
Creek330.0%
Croatian2840.2%
Cuban8960.6%
Czech7140.4%
Czechoslovakian600.0%
Danish4220.3%
Dominican3550.2%
Dutch1,0290.6%
Eastern European8740.5%
Ecuadorian2970.2%
Egyptian4310.3%
English16,64110.6%
Estonian120.0%
Ethiopian7,1214.5%
European3,3492.1%
Filipino1970.1%
Finnish3450.2%
French3,1142.0%
French Canadian5910.4%
German17,10710.9%
German Russian110.0%
Ghanaian7950.5%
Greek8710.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro420.0%
Guatemalan2,4271.5%
Guyanese270.0%
Haitian1000.1%
Honduran2,8531.8%
Hungarian6210.4%
Icelander220.0%
Indian (Asian)1,7611.1%
Indonesian160.0%
Iranian4440.3%
Iraqi1390.1%
Irish17,31211.0%
Iroquois80.0%
Israeli190.0%
Italian8,2155.2%
Jamaican5040.3%
Japanese260.0%
Jordanian3230.2%
Kenyan370.0%
Kiowa840.1%
Korean2,1611.4%
Laotian570.0%
Latvian870.1%
Lebanese6410.4%
Liberian1070.1%
Lithuanian3650.2%
Lumbee850.1%
Luxembourger480.0%
Macedonian90.0%
Malaysian770.1%
Maltese430.0%
Mexican4,1442.6%
Mexican American Indian1310.1%
Mongolian100.0%
Moroccan1,2430.8%
Native Hawaiian410.0%
New Zealander80.0%
Nicaraguan6380.4%
Nigerian5390.3%
Northern European4480.3%
Norwegian1,5081.0%
Osage120.0%
Pakistani2090.1%
Palestinian1960.1%
Panamanian5440.4%
Pennsylvania German100.0%
Peruvian7180.5%
Polish5,4123.4%
Portuguese6890.4%
Potawatomi190.0%
Puerto Rican2,6461.7%
Romanian1230.1%
Russian1,8711.2%
Salvadoran6,5944.2%
Samoan990.1%
Scandinavian2630.2%
Scotch-Irish2,1121.3%
Scottish3,5042.2%
Seminole90.0%
Senegalese180.0%
Serbian1750.1%
Sierra Leonean8920.6%
Sioux540.0%
Slavic1110.1%
Slovak4360.3%
Slovene990.1%
Somali4580.3%
South African760.1%
South American3,3462.1%
Spaniard3400.2%
Spanish1850.1%
Spanish American140.0%
Spanish American Indian210.0%
Sri Lankan7190.5%
Subsaharan African14,0268.9%
Sudanese6760.4%
Swedish1,7821.1%
Swiss3660.2%
Syrian1150.1%
Thai1,8851.2%
Tongan90.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2060.1%
Turkish3030.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander130.0%
Ugandan790.1%
Ukrainian8900.6%
Uruguayan610.0%
Venezuelan2400.2%
Vietnamese4670.3%
Welsh1,1620.7%
West Indian560.0%
Yugoslavian510.0%
Zimbabwean420.0%
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Immigrants in Alexandria

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alexandria came from Latin America (13,211 | 8.4%), Africa (12,371 | 7.9%), Central America (9,886 | 6.3%), Asia (8,797 | 5.6%), and Eastern Africa (7,409 | 4.7%), together accounting for 32.8% of all Alexandria residents.
Immigrants in Alexandria
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,6561.1%
Africa12,3717.9%
Albania340.0%
Argentina1370.1%
Armenia150.0%
Asia8,7975.6%
Australia1880.1%
Austria10.0%
Bangladesh4050.3%
Barbados120.0%
Belarus350.0%
Belgium470.0%
Bolivia1,0250.6%
Bosnia and Herzegovina330.0%
Brazil3100.2%
Bulgaria290.0%
Cambodia30.0%
Cameroon270.0%
Canada2830.2%
Caribbean6650.4%
Central America9,8866.3%
Chile2760.2%
China7940.5%
Colombia3180.2%
Costa Rica1910.1%
Croatia360.0%
Cuba1520.1%
Czechoslovakia690.0%
Denmark160.0%
Dominican Republic1290.1%
Eastern Africa7,4094.7%
Eastern Asia1,8811.2%
Eastern Europe1,4990.9%
Ecuador1140.1%
Egypt1900.1%
El Salvador4,3492.8%
England3060.2%
Eritrea3770.2%
Ethiopia6,0583.8%
Europe3,5932.3%
France2500.2%
Germany3360.2%
Ghana8700.5%
Greece1320.1%
Guatemala1,4870.9%
Guyana280.0%
Haiti250.0%
Honduras2,1921.4%
Hong Kong1010.1%
India6470.4%
Indonesia640.0%
Iran2670.2%
Iraq2130.1%
Ireland1590.1%
Israel120.0%
Italy1160.1%
Jamaica1970.1%
Japan3000.2%
Jordan2050.1%
Kazakhstan360.0%
Kenya1410.1%
Korea7060.4%
Kuwait260.0%
Laos540.0%
Latin America13,2118.4%
Latvia130.0%
Lebanon980.1%
Liberia730.1%
Lithuania170.0%
Malaysia60.0%
Mexico9690.6%
Middle Africa3470.2%
Moldova90.0%
Morocco1,1160.7%
Nepal70.0%
Netherlands880.1%
Nicaragua3710.2%
Nigeria2020.1%
North Macedonia230.0%
Northern Africa1,9161.2%
Northern Europe9030.6%
Norway360.0%
Oceania2900.2%
Pakistan5050.3%
Panama3270.2%
Peru3410.2%
Philippines1,0990.7%
Poland3470.2%
Portugal1260.1%
Romania390.0%
Russia3290.2%
Saudi Arabia850.1%
Scotland590.0%
Serbia770.1%
Sierra Leone8420.5%
Singapore320.0%
Somalia3080.2%
South Africa1080.1%
South America2,6601.7%
South Central Asia3,7892.4%
South Eastern Asia1,8581.2%
Southern Europe4330.3%
Spain590.0%
Sri Lanka1650.1%
Sudan5740.4%
Switzerland360.0%
Syria330.0%
Taiwan860.1%
Thailand1700.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1200.1%
Turkey2770.2%
Uganda530.0%
Ukraine1890.1%
Uruguay210.0%
Uzbekistan710.1%
Venezuela900.1%
Vietnam4080.3%
Western Africa2,4491.5%
Western Asia1,1860.7%
Western Europe7580.5%
Yemen950.1%
Zaire1270.1%
Zimbabwe230.0%
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Sex and Age in Alexandria

Sex and Age in Alexandria

The most populous age groups in Alexandria are 35 to 39 Years (8,834 | 11.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (9,004 | 11.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alexandria
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,540 (7.2%)5,250 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years4,070 (5.3%)3,392 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years3,186 (4.2%)3,521 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years2,925 (3.8%)2,781 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years3,282 (4.3%)3,978 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years6,689 (8.7%)7,786 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Years8,455 (11.0%)9,004 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Years8,834 (11.5%)8,197 (10.1%)
40 to 44 Years6,110 (8.0%)6,369 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years5,549 (7.2%)5,438 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years5,014 (6.6%)5,212 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years4,476 (5.8%)4,443 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years4,054 (5.3%)4,594 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years3,134 (4.1%)3,928 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years2,229 (2.9%)2,643 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years1,519 (2.0%)1,910 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years842 (1.1%)1,129 (1.4%)
85 Years and over681 (0.9%)1,430 (1.8%)
Total76,589 (100.0%)81,005 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alexandria

Median Family Size in Alexandria

The median family size in Alexandria is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (26,185 | 75.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,410 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Alexandria
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple26,185 (75.9%)2.98
Single Male/Father2,410 (7.0%)2.62
Single Female/Mother5,906 (17.1%)2.98
Total Families34,501 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Alexandria

The median household size in Alexandria is 2.09 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,906 | 7.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (40,317 | 53.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Alexandria
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple26,185 (35.0%)3.02
Single Male/Father2,410 (3.2%)3.02
Single Female/Mother5,906 (7.9%)3.22
Non-family40,317 (53.9%)1.26
Total Households74,818 (100.0%)2.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alexandria

Out of a total of 74,818 households in Alexandria, 34,501 (46.1%) are family households, while 40,317 (53.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 17,014, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32,425.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alexandria
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32,425 (43.3%)
2-Person Households17,014 (22.7%)6,788 (9.1%)
3-Person Households8,251 (11.0%)727 (1.0%)
4-Person Households5,854 (7.8%)231 (0.3%)
5-Person Households2,250 (3.0%)117 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,005 (1.3%)19 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households127 (0.2%)10 (0.0%)
Total34,501 (46.1%)40,317 (53.9%)

Female Fertility in Alexandria

Fertility by Age in Alexandria

Average fertility rate in Alexandria is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Alexandria
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years10 (0.5%)4.0
20 to 34 years1,140 (61.7%)55.0
35 to 50 years699 (37.8%)33.0
Total1,849 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alexandria

81.2% of women with births (1,849) in Alexandria are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 9.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alexandria
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years872 (76.5%)268 (23.5%)
35 to 50 years630 (90.1%)69 (9.9%)
Total1,501 (81.2%)348 (18.8%)

Fertility by Education in Alexandria

Average fertility rate in Alexandria is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 52.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 40.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alexandria
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School184 (10.0%)43.0
High School Diploma190 (10.3%)43.0
College or Associate's Degree217 (11.7%)30.0
Bachelor's Degree510 (27.6%)36.0
Graduate Degree748 (40.5%)52.0
Total1,849 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alexandria

18.8% of women with births in Alexandria are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 93.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alexandria
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School122 (66.3%)62 (33.7%)
High School Diploma13 (6.8%)177 (93.2%)
College or Associate's Degree143 (65.9%)74 (34.1%)
Bachelor's Degree510 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree714 (95.5%)34 (4.5%)
Total1,501 (81.2%)348 (18.8%)

Income in Alexandria

Income Overview in Alexandria

Per Capita Income in Alexandria is $75,884, while median incomes of families and households are $149,526 and $113,179 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income157,594$75,884
Median Family Income34,501$149,526
Mean Family Income34,501$201,538
Median Household Income74,818$113,179
Mean Household Income74,818$156,781
Income Deficit34,501$10,132
Wage / Income Gap (%)157,5948.53%
Wage / Income Gap ($)157,59491.47¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index157,5940.46

Earnings by Sex in Alexandria

Average Earnings in Alexandria are $72,618, $76,290 for men and $69,779 for women, a difference of 8.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Alexandria
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male54,047 (51.3%)$76,290
Female51,215 (48.6%)$69,779
Total105,262 (100.0%)$72,618

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alexandria

The most common earnings brackets in Alexandria are $100,000+ for men (20,666 | 38.2%) and $100,000+ for women (16,638 | 32.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alexandria
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,316 (2.4%)1,804 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999828 (1.5%)879 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,051 (1.9%)1,026 (2.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999672 (1.2%)909 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499933 (1.7%)1,297 (2.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999921 (1.7%)671 (1.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499705 (1.3%)1,098 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999443 (0.8%)683 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499488 (0.9%)630 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,036 (1.9%)1,618 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,877 (3.5%)2,479 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,196 (4.1%)2,088 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,658 (3.1%)1,230 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,074 (3.8%)1,184 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,781 (3.3%)1,336 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,915 (3.5%)1,198 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,400 (6.3%)3,265 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,424 (6.3%)3,734 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,663 (12.3%)7,448 (14.5%)
$100,000+20,666 (38.2%)16,638 (32.5%)
Total54,047 (100.0%)51,215 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alexandria

Average earnings in Alexandria are $82,088 for men and $75,904 for women, a difference of 7.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $129,462, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,435. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $104,261, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,675.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alexandria
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,435$26,374
High School Diploma$37,198$25,675
College or Associate's Degree$55,603$41,817
Bachelor's Degree$90,725$82,449
Graduate Degree$129,462$104,261
Total$82,088$75,904

Family Income in Alexandria

Family Income Brackets in Alexandria

According to the Alexandria family income data, there are 13,283 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 414 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Alexandria
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0008282.4%
$10,000 to $14,9994141.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2083.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0012.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,1396.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993,2099.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,3479.7%
$100,000 to $149,9995,21015.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993,89911.3%
$200,000+13,28338.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alexandria

4-person families (5,498 | 15.9%) account for the highest median family income in Alexandria with $162,717 per family, while 2-person families (17,982 | 52.1%) have the highest median income of $78,200 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alexandria
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families17,982 (52.1%)$156,400
3-Person Families8,203 (23.8%)$130,925
4-Person Families5,498 (15.9%)$162,717
5-Person Families1,943 (5.6%)$130,063
6-Person Families787 (2.3%)$116,649
7+ Person Families88 (0.3%)$0
Total34,501 (100.0%)$149,526

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alexandria

The median family income in Alexandria is $149,526, with families comprising 2 earners (18,954) having the highest median family income of $201,126, while families with 1 earner (10,357) have the lowest median family income of $78,845, accounting for 54.9% and 30.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alexandria
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,307 (6.7%)$119,563
1 Earner10,357 (30.0%)$78,845
2 Earners18,954 (54.9%)$201,126
3+ Earners2,883 (8.4%)$136,016
Total34,501 (100.0%)$149,526

Household Income in Alexandria

Household Income Brackets in Alexandria

With 17,956 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Alexandria, accounting for 24.0% of all households. In contrast, only 1,496 households (2.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Alexandria
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,1702.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4962.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992,7683.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,0684.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994,3395.8%
$50,000 to $74,9999,12812.2%
$75,000 to $99,9999,80113.1%
$100,000 to $149,99914,59019.5%
$150,000 to $199,9999,50212.7%
$200,000+17,95624.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alexandria

The median household income in Alexandria is $113,179, with the highest median household income of $135,072 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 24,052 households (32.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,483, with 2,820 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alexandria
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,820 (3.8%)$54,483
25 to 44 Years34,699 (46.4%)$112,887
45 to 64 Years24,052 (32.2%)$135,072
65+ Years13,247 (17.7%)$94,017
Total74,818 (100.0%)$113,179

Poverty in Alexandria

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alexandria

With 8.1% poverty level for males and 9.5% for females among the residents of Alexandria, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 749 males (17.5%) and 1,265 females (25.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alexandria
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years906 (16.6%)669 (13.0%)
5 Years43 (7.2%)108 (15.1%)
6 to 11 Years763 (16.8%)656 (17.3%)
12 to 14 Years138 (6.9%)283 (13.5%)
15 Years38 (8.0%)36 (4.8%)
16 and 17 Years179 (13.2%)155 (15.4%)
18 to 24 Years749 (17.5%)1,265 (25.8%)
25 to 34 Years885 (5.9%)1,454 (8.7%)
35 to 44 Years718 (4.8%)790 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years808 (7.7%)769 (7.2%)
55 to 64 Years555 (6.6%)443 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years180 (3.4%)445 (6.9%)
75 Years and over178 (6.0%)547 (12.5%)
Total6,140 (8.1%)7,620 (9.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alexandria

According to the poverty statistics in Alexandria, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.6% of males and 95.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alexandria
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,548 (83.4%)4,496 (87.1%)
5 Years550 (92.7%)605 (84.9%)
6 to 11 Years3,772 (83.2%)3,135 (82.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,858 (93.1%)1,813 (86.5%)
15 Years440 (92.0%)717 (95.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,176 (86.8%)849 (84.6%)
18 to 24 Years3,521 (82.5%)3,647 (74.3%)
25 to 34 Years14,153 (94.1%)15,330 (91.3%)
35 to 44 Years14,162 (95.2%)13,736 (94.6%)
45 to 54 Years9,660 (92.3%)9,867 (92.8%)
55 to 64 Years7,831 (93.4%)8,542 (95.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,122 (96.6%)6,019 (93.1%)
75 Years and over2,799 (94.0%)3,819 (87.5%)
Total69,592 (91.9%)72,575 (90.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alexandria

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alexandria show that 3.7% or 971 of the total 26,185 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.7%, comprising of 230 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alexandria
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children14,901 (98.3%)262 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children8,678 (94.8%)479 (5.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,587 (87.3%)230 (12.7%)
5 or more Children48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,214 (96.3%)971 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alexandria

According to the poverty data in Alexandria, 9.4% or 227 single-father households and 20.2% or 1,190 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (55.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alexandria
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children103 (7.8%)146 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children108 (10.1%)885 (29.0%)
3 or 4 Children16 (55.2%)130 (44.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total227 (9.4%)1,190 (20.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alexandria

The poverty data for Alexandria shows that 971 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 1,417 of the single-parent households (17.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 230 households (12.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alexandria
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children262 (1.7%)249 (6.5%)
1 or 2 Children479 (5.2%)993 (24.1%)
3 or 4 Children230 (12.7%)146 (45.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total971 (3.7%)1,417 (17.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Alexandria

Employment by Class of Employer in Alexandria

Among the 97,901 employed individuals in Alexandria, private company employees (50,310 | 51.4%), federal government employees (20,937 | 21.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (12,423 | 12.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alexandria
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50,31051.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,0963.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,6064.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,42312.7%
Local Government Employees4,7134.8%
State Government Employees1,6761.7%
Federal Government Employees20,93721.4%
Unpaid Family Workers1400.1%
Total97,901100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alexandria

According to the labor force statistics for Alexandria, out of the total population over 16 years of age (131,404), 78.0% or 102,495 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 3,280 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.8% or 16,377 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.2% or 171 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alexandria
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,405 (31.4%)171 (12.2%)
20 to 24 Years5,982 (82.4%)473 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Years13,114 (90.6%)341 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years16,377 (93.8%)377 (2.3%)
35 to 44 Years26,972 (91.4%)512 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years19,261 (90.8%)655 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years7,572 (84.9%)250 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years5,699 (65.9%)262 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years5,466 (45.8%)219 (4.0%)
75 Years and over699 (9.3%)8 (1.1%)
Total102,495 (78.0%)3,280 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alexandria

According to labor force statistics for Alexandria, 88.8% of individuals (88,999) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (100,224) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 2,403 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.2% or 62,125 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 332 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alexandria
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,676 (76.3%)435 (7.1%)
High School Diploma7,483 (78.5%)534 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree14,691 (85.5%)447 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher62,125 (92.2%)1,415 (2.1%)
Total88,999 (88.8%)2,706 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alexandria

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alexandria are Community & Social Service (17,189 | 17.9%), Management (15,478 | 16.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (12,360 | 12.9%), Business & Financial (11,581 | 12.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (7,787 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alexandria

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alexandria, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (62.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (60.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (68.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alexandria
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,929 (51.2%)7,549 (48.8%)
Business & Financial5,211 (45.0%)6,370 (55.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,677 (62.1%)4,683 (37.9%)
Computers & Mathematics4,689 (60.2%)3,098 (39.8%)
Architecture & Engineering1,943 (81.6%)439 (18.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,045 (47.7%)1,146 (52.3%)
Community & Social Service 7,430 (43.2%)9,759 (56.8%)
Education, Arts & Media745 (42.9%)990 (57.1%)
Legal Services & Support2,912 (51.6%)2,733 (48.4%)
Education Instruction & Library1,901 (31.5%)4,138 (68.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,872 (49.7%)1,898 (50.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating953 (26.5%)2,642 (73.5%)
Health Technologists648 (23.4%)2,118 (76.6%)
Total (Category)29,200 (48.5%)31,003 (51.5%)
Total (Overall)48,736 (50.6%)47,487 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alexandria are Food Preparation & Serving (3,908 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (2,998 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (2,311 | 2.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,065 | 2.1%), and Healthcare Support (2,013 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Alexandria

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Alexandria, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (77.5%), Security & Protection (70.6%), and Law Enforcement (61.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.8%), Personal Care & Service (71.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (65.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Alexandria
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support246 (12.2%)1,767 (87.8%)
Security & Protection2,115 (70.6%)883 (29.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,336 (77.5%)387 (22.5%)
Law Enforcement779 (61.1%)496 (38.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,722 (44.1%)2,186 (55.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance712 (34.5%)1,353 (65.5%)
Personal Care & Service649 (28.1%)1,662 (71.9%)
Total (Category)5,444 (40.9%)7,851 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)48,736 (50.6%)47,487 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alexandria are Office & Administration (6,962 | 7.2%), and Sales & Related (5,770 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alexandria

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alexandria
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,989 (51.8%)2,781 (48.2%)
Office & Administration2,389 (34.3%)4,573 (65.7%)
Total (Category)5,378 (42.2%)7,354 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)48,736 (50.6%)47,487 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alexandria are Construction & Extraction (2,866 | 3.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,419 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (90 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alexandria

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alexandria
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,681 (93.5%)185 (6.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,337 (94.2%)82 (5.8%)
Total (Category)4,108 (93.9%)267 (6.1%)
Total (Overall)48,736 (50.6%)47,487 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alexandria are Transportation (3,285 | 3.4%), Material Moving (1,285 | 1.3%), and Production (1,048 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alexandria

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alexandria
OccupationMaleFemale
Production754 (72.0%)294 (28.1%)
Transportation2,866 (87.3%)419 (12.8%)
Material Moving986 (76.7%)299 (23.3%)
Total (Category)4,606 (82.0%)1,012 (18.0%)
Total (Overall)48,736 (50.6%)47,487 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alexandria

Employment Industries in Alexandria

The major employment industries in Alexandria include Professional & Scientific (19,901 | 20.7%), Public Administration (15,241 | 15.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,542 | 8.9%), Educational Services (7,668 | 8.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,074 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Alexandria

Employment Industries by Sex in Alexandria

The Alexandria industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (94.1%), Construction (82.2%), and Utilities (79.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.1%), Educational Services (68.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (57.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alexandria
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting158 (94.1%)10 (5.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,628 (82.2%)785 (17.8%)
Manufacturing1,728 (69.8%)748 (30.2%)
Wholesale Trade455 (74.4%)157 (25.7%)
Retail Trade2,825 (58.2%)2,028 (41.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,064 (77.1%)908 (22.9%)
Utilities216 (79.4%)56 (20.6%)
Information1,452 (65.8%)753 (34.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,605 (48.6%)1,698 (51.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,630 (58.2%)1,172 (41.8%)
Professional & Scientific11,160 (56.1%)8,741 (43.9%)
Enterprise Management104 (63.4%)60 (36.6%)
Administrative & Support2,029 (50.7%)1,969 (49.2%)
Educational Services2,455 (32.0%)5,213 (68.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,956 (22.9%)6,586 (77.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,557 (62.4%)940 (37.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,580 (42.5%)3,494 (57.5%)
Public Administration7,276 (47.7%)7,965 (52.3%)
Total48,736 (50.6%)47,487 (49.3%)

Education in Alexandria

School Enrollment in Alexandria

The most common levels of schooling among the 30,663 students in Alexandria are elementary school (5,939 | 19.4%), college / undergraduate (5,378 | 17.5%), and high school (5,342 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Alexandria
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,7108.8%
Kindergarten1,6015.2%
Elementary School5,93919.4%
Middle School5,11116.7%
High School5,34217.4%
College / Undergraduate5,37817.5%
Graduate / Professional4,58214.9%
Total30,663100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alexandria

Out of a total of 30,663 students who are enrolled in schools in Alexandria, 8,616 (28.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 22,047 (71.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,448 (58.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,400 (81.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alexandria
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,017 (41.3%)1,448 (58.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,529 (78.4%)1,525 (21.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,194 (79.1%)1,368 (20.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,757 (80.7%)659 (19.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,400 (81.5%)318 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,715 (69.4%)756 (30.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,652 (65.5%)1,395 (34.5%)
35 Years and over1,796 (61.3%)1,134 (38.7%)
Total22,047 (71.9%)8,616 (28.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alexandria

Social sciences (16,541 | 18.6%), business (13,700 | 15.4%), literature & languages (6,818 | 7.7%), liberal arts & history (6,526 | 7.3%), and engineering (5,589 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 88,841 individuals in Alexandria who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alexandria
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,9785.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,3404.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,8883.3%
Psychology4,3514.9%
Social Sciences16,54118.6%
Engineering5,5896.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,7041.9%
Science & Technology4,5575.1%
Business13,70015.4%
Education3,5364.0%
Literature & Languages6,8187.7%
Liberal Arts & History6,5267.3%
Visual & Performing Arts4,0344.5%
Communications5,0325.7%
Arts & Humanities4,2474.8%
Total88,841100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alexandria

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alexandria

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alexandria are males with 2 vehicles (21,416, accounting for 42.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (17,468, making up 45.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alexandria
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,589 (7.1%)3,427 (7.3%)
1 Vehicle19,662 (38.9%)21,805 (46.3%)
2 Vehicles21,416 (42.3%)17,468 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles4,387 (8.7%)3,078 (6.5%)
4 Vehicles1,285 (2.5%)1,078 (2.3%)
5 or more Vehicles239 (0.5%)222 (0.5%)
Total50,578 (100.0%)47,078 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alexandria

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alexandria are 30 to 34 minutes (13,302 commuters, 17.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (11,213 commuters, 14.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (10,454 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Alexandria
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7701.0%
5 to 9 Minutes3,2964.3%
10 to 14 Minutes6,2128.2%
15 to 19 Minutes9,97013.1%
20 to 24 Minutes11,21314.7%
25 to 29 Minutes6,1878.1%
30 to 34 Minutes13,30217.4%
35 to 39 Minutes3,8715.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4,4255.8%
45 to 59 Minutes10,45413.7%
60 to 89 Minutes5,4027.1%
90 or more Minutes1,1571.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Alexandria

The most common commute times in Alexandria are 30 to 34 minutes (7,144 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (6,158 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alexandria
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes490 (1.2%)280 (0.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,813 (4.5%)1,483 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,998 (7.4%)3,214 (9.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,518 (13.6%)4,452 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,869 (14.4%)5,344 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,296 (8.1%)2,891 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,144 (17.6%)6,158 (17.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,033 (5.0%)1,838 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,399 (5.9%)2,026 (5.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,691 (14.0%)4,763 (13.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,871 (7.1%)2,531 (7.1%)
90 or more Minutes553 (1.4%)604 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alexandria

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alexandria are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,464, 15.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5,757, 16.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alexandria
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,742 (4.3%)661 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,104 (2.7%)850 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,775 (4.4%)954 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,576 (8.8%)3,418 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,707 (6.7%)2,193 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,464 (15.9%)5,353 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,691 (11.5%)5,757 (16.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,927 (14.6%)5,653 (15.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,165 (7.8%)2,880 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,650 (9.0%)3,580 (10.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,501 (3.7%)843 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM552 (1.4%)318 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,015 (5.0%)1,594 (4.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,806 (4.4%)1,530 (4.3%)
Total40,675 (100.0%)35,584 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alexandria

Occupancy by Ownership in Alexandria

Of the total 74,818 dwellings in Alexandria, owner-occupied units account for 31,933 (42.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 42,885 (57.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alexandria
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31,93342.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units42,88557.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units74,818100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alexandria

Occupancy by Household Size in Alexandria
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32,42543.3%
2-Person Household23,80231.8%
3-Person Household8,97812.0%
4+ Person Household9,61312.9%
Total Housing Units74,818100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alexandria

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alexandria
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household12,600 (38.9%)19,825 (61.1%)
2-Person Household11,058 (46.5%)12,744 (53.5%)
3-Person Household4,109 (45.8%)4,869 (54.2%)
4+ Person Household4,166 (43.3%)5,447 (56.7%)
Total Housing Units31,933 (42.7%)42,885 (57.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alexandria

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alexandria
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School690 (19.2%)2,899 (80.8%)
High School Diploma1,632 (24.7%)4,968 (75.3%)
College/Associate Degree3,232 (26.2%)9,098 (73.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,379 (50.4%)25,920 (49.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alexandria

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alexandria
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20,03526.8%
35 to 44 Years17,48423.4%
45 to 54 Years12,62716.9%
55 to 64 Years11,42515.3%
65 to 74 Years7,77110.4%
75 to 84 Years3,8705.2%
85 Years and Over1,6062.1%
Total74,818100.0%

Housing Finances in Alexandria

Median Income by Occupancy in Alexandria

Median Income by Occupancy in Alexandria
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied31,933 (42.7%)$175,174
Renter-Occupied42,885 (57.3%)$87,416
Average74,818 (100.0%)$113,179

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alexandria

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alexandria
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000355 (1.1%)853 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99971 (0.2%)895 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999134 (0.4%)1,325 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999244 (0.8%)1,322 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999206 (0.6%)1,033 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999659 (2.1%)2,443 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999924 (2.9%)3,399 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,526 (7.9%)6,612 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,806 (8.8%)6,992 (16.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,408 (16.9%)9,182 (21.4%)
$150,000 or more18,600 (58.3%)8,829 (20.6%)
Total31,933 (100.0%)42,885 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alexandria

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alexandria
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300146 (0.5%)462 (1.1%)
$300 to $499294 (0.9%)783 (1.8%)
$500 to $7991,152 (3.6%)591 (1.4%)
$800 to $9991,933 (6.0%)672 (1.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,001 (12.5%)4,751 (11.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,207 (13.2%)14,374 (33.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,878 (12.1%)12,034 (28.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,532 (11.1%)4,240 (9.9%)
$3,000 or more12,790 (40.1%)4,367 (10.2%)
Total31,933 (100.0%)42,885 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alexandria

Housing Structures in Alexandria

Housing Structures in Alexandria
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10,97714.7%
Single Unit, Attached16,24621.7%
2 Unit Apartments9971.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,2683.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,8717.9%
10 or more Apartments38,43051.4%
Mobile Home / Other290.0%
Total74,818100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alexandria

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alexandria
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,278 (84.5%)1,699 (15.5%)
Single Unit, Attached11,505 (70.8%)4,741 (29.2%)
2 Unit Apartments217 (21.8%)780 (78.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments340 (15.0%)1,928 (85.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,081 (35.4%)3,790 (64.5%)
10 or more Apartments8,494 (22.1%)29,936 (77.9%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (62.1%)11 (37.9%)
Total31,933 (42.7%)42,885 (57.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alexandria

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alexandria
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room209 (0.6%)4,235 (9.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,155 (13.0%)16,053 (37.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms9,620 (30.1%)17,758 (41.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,922 (27.9%)3,569 (8.3%)
8 or more Rooms9,027 (28.3%)1,270 (3.0%)
Total31,933 (100.0%)42,885 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alexandria

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alexandria
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas18,267 (57.2%)17,412 (40.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas175 (0.5%)636 (1.5%)
Electricity12,833 (40.2%)23,976 (55.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene327 (1.0%)188 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels192 (0.6%)314 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used139 (0.4%)359 (0.8%)
Total31,933 (100.0%)42,885 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alexandria

Household Vehicle Usage in Alexandria
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,609 (5.0%)6,626 (15.4%)
1 Vehicle15,171 (47.5%)23,962 (55.9%)
2 Vehicles12,206 (38.2%)10,500 (24.5%)
3 or more Vehicles2,947 (9.2%)1,797 (4.2%)
Total31,933 (100.0%)42,885 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alexandria

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alexandria

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,67824,255
Median Property Value$661,500$653,900
Median Household Income$123,537$15,307
Monthly Housing Costs$1,116$12,596
Real Estate Taxes$6,778$261

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alexandria

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alexandria
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000104 (1.3%)170 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99975 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,304 (17.0%)3,184 (13.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,291 (16.8%)5,513 (22.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,649 (21.5%)5,297 (21.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,346 (17.5%)4,818 (19.9%)
$1,000,000 or more1,909 (24.9%)5,273 (21.7%)
Total7,678 (100.0%)24,255 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alexandria

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alexandria
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000230 (3.0%)182 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999382 (5.0%)196 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999523 (6.8%)202 (0.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999413 (5.4%)136 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999798 (10.4%)511 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999713 (9.3%)1,728 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,326 (17.3%)2,093 (8.6%)
$150,000 or more3,293 (42.9%)4,082 (16.8%)
Total7,678 (100.0%)24,255 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alexandria

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alexandria
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,106 (14.4%)188,628 (777.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,012 (13.2%)4,100 (16.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,186 (15.4%)6,277 (25.9%)
4.0x or more4,254 (55.4%)5,601 (23.1%)
Total7,678 (100.0%)24,255 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alexandria

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alexandria
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800203 (2.6%)109 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499209 (2.7%)470 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,4996,837 (89.0%)781 (3.2%)
Total7,678 (100.0%)24,255 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alexandria

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alexandria

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alexandria
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11,828 (96.3%)453 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years16,338 (93.6%)1,113 (6.4%)
19 to 25 Years8,845 (84.4%)1,634 (15.6%)
26 to 34 Years24,727 (88.0%)3,357 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years24,844 (88.2%)3,319 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years18,830 (90.8%)1,905 (9.2%)
55 to 64 Years16,117 (93.5%)1,125 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years11,242 (95.6%)524 (4.4%)
75 Years and older7,300 (99.4%)43 (0.6%)
Total140,071 (91.2%)13,473 (8.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alexandria

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alexandria
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11,828 (96.3%)453 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16,338 (93.6%)1,113 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen8,845 (84.4%)1,634 (15.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alexandria

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alexandria
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,188 (82.5%)1,952 (17.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,556 (78.5%)3,157 (21.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,324 (84.7%)2,583 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99915,307 (86.8%)2,325 (13.2%)
$100,000 and over89,216 (96.4%)3,333 (3.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alexandria

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alexandria
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,435 (28.0%)8,664 (70.6%)
6 to 18 Years5,523 (31.7%)11,190 (64.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,410 (13.5%)7,679 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,930 (6.9%)23,311 (83.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,873 (6.7%)23,619 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,559 (7.5%)17,974 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,237 (13.0%)14,891 (86.4%)
65 to 74 Years10,033 (85.3%)8,356 (71.0%)
75 Years and over7,140 (97.2%)5,452 (74.3%)
Total35,140 (22.9%)121,136 (78.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alexandria

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alexandria
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)37 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years463 (5.1%)312 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years837 (4.6%)497 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,865 (5.8%)1,996 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years901 (17.0%)1,084 (16.8%)
75 Years and over1,157 (38.9%)1,996 (45.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alexandria

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alexandria: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)37 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years55 (0.6%)19 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years137 (0.7%)98 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years424 (1.3%)359 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years389 (7.3%)231 (3.6%)
75 Years and over462 (15.5%)690 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alexandria: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)59 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years156 (0.9%)88 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years433 (1.3%)540 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years282 (5.3%)143 (2.2%)
75 Years and over164 (5.5%)409 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alexandria: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years348 (3.8%)227 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years513 (2.8%)320 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years668 (2.1%)690 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years174 (3.3%)143 (2.2%)
75 Years and over347 (11.7%)504 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alexandria: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (0.6%)15 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years135 (0.7%)112 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years724 (2.2%)879 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years336 (6.3%)677 (10.5%)
75 Years and over798 (26.8%)1,234 (28.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alexandria: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years49 (0.5%)118 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years30 (0.2%)62 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years97 (0.3%)247 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years102 (1.9%)265 (4.1%)
75 Years and over335 (11.3%)605 (13.9%)

Technology Access in Alexandria

Computing Device Access in Alexandria

Computing Device Access in Alexandria
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop65,63987.7%
Smartphone70,00893.6%
Tablet50,11967.0%
No Computing Device2,5163.4%
Total74,818100.0%

Internet Access in Alexandria

Internet Access in Alexandria
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet640.1%
Broadband Home61,07181.6%
Cellular Data Only7,47710.0%
Satellite Internet2,3593.2%
No Internet4,7336.3%
Total74,818100.0%

Alexandria Summary

Alexandria, Virginia is a city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. It is situated along the Potomac River and is part of the Washington metropolitan area. Alexandria is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history, unique geography, and a thriving economy.

History

Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchant John Alexander and was named in his honor. It was one of the first cities in the United States to be incorporated and was a major port city during the colonial period. Alexandria was a major center of trade and commerce, and was a major supplier of tobacco, flour, and other goods to the rest of the colonies. During the Revolutionary War, Alexandria was occupied by British forces and was the site of several battles. After the war, Alexandria became a major center of commerce and industry, and was a major port for the export of cotton and other goods.
In the 19th century, Alexandria was a major center of the slave trade, and was home to a large population of free African Americans. During the Civil War, Alexandria was occupied by Union forces and was the site of several battles. After the war, Alexandria was a major center of Reconstruction and was home to a large population of freed slaves.

Geography

Alexandria is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. It is situated along the Potomac River and is part of the Washington metropolitan area. Alexandria is bordered by Arlington County to the north, Fairfax County to the west, and the City of Falls Church to the east. The city is divided into four distinct neighborhoods: Old Town, Del Ray, Arlandria, and West End.
Old Town is the historic center of Alexandria and is home to many of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, the Torpedo Factory Art Center, and the Alexandria City Hall. Del Ray is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood with a strong sense of community. Arlandria is a diverse and rapidly growing neighborhood with a large Hispanic population. The West End is a residential neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings.

Economy

Alexandria is a major center of commerce and industry in the Washington metropolitan area. The city is home to a number of major employers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Transportation. Alexandria is also home to a number of technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle.
The city’s economy is also bolstered by its thriving tourism industry. Alexandria is home to a number of historic sites, museums, and other attractions, including the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, the Torpedo Factory Art Center, and the Alexandria City Hall. The city also hosts a number of annual festivals and events, including the Alexandria Film Festival and the Alexandria Jazz Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Alexandria had a population of 139,966. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is 44.3% white, 24.2% African American, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.2% Asian. The median household income in Alexandria is $87,837, and the median home value is $541,400. The city has a high rate of educational attainment, with 87.3% of adults over the age of 25 having at least a high school diploma and 44.2% having a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Alexandria?
Total Population of Alexandria is 157,594.
What is the Total Male Population of Alexandria?
Total Male Population of Alexandria is 76,589.
What is the Total Female Population of Alexandria?
Total Female Population of Alexandria is 81,005.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alexandria?
There are 94.55 Males per 100 Females in Alexandria.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alexandria?
There are 105.77 Females per 100 Males in Alexandria.
What is the Median Population Age in Alexandria?
Median Population Age in Alexandria is 37.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alexandria
Average Family Size in Alexandria is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alexandria
Average Household Size in Alexandria is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alexandria?
Per Capita income in Alexandria is $75,884.
What is the Median Family Income in Alexandria?
Median Family Income in Alexandria is $149,526.
What is the Median Household income in Alexandria?
Median Household Income in Alexandria is $113,179.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alexandria?
Income or Wage Gap in Alexandria is 8.5%.
Women in Alexandria earn 91.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alexandria?
Family Income Deficit in Alexandria is $10,132.
Families that are below poverty line in Alexandria earn $10,132 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alexandria?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alexandria is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alexandria?
There are 102,495 People in the Labor Forcein in Alexandria.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alexandria?
78.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Alexandria.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alexandria?
Unemployment Rate in Alexandria is 3.2%.