Alexandria, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Alexandria, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Alexandria | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,972 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10227.5 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.49% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 76,090 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Alexandria grew by 10.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 156,972 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Alexandria is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 31.4% of residents. That is 8.9 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 28,566 18.2% -3.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 49,212 31.4% +8.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 32,634 20.8% +0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 20,544 13.1% -3.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Alexandria and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 48.8% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Alexandria has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Alexandria | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,677 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.50% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Alexandria is about 27% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Alexandria | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $505,002 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,089 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.1% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Alexandria is about 20.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,089 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Alexandria spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 228 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Alexandria | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.4 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.7 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 228 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,068 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 28.9% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 27,005 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,865 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Alexandria is 27 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Alexandria has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Alexandria | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.2% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.04 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Alexandria has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Alexandria | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.5% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Alexandria, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Alexandria, VA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | 156,972 | $118,677 #2/3 | $505,002 #2/3 | 27.4 min #2/3 |
| Rose Hill, VA | 22,696 | $181,518 | $449,998 | 31.9 min |
| Bailey's Crossroads, VA | 24,625 | $87,998 | $624,938 | 26.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alexandria, Virginia.
How many people live in Alexandria, Virginia?
About 156,972 people live in Alexandria, Virginia, in 76,090 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 35.7, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Alexandria, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Alexandria, Virginia has 10,228 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 118 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Alexandria, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.3 times the median household income ($505,002 against $118,677), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,089 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Alexandria, Virginia?
Unemployment in Alexandria, Virginia is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Alexandria, Virginia?
63.2% of adults in Alexandria, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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