Alexandria city's estimated 2026 population is 161,957 with a growth rate of 0.81% 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 15.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 37.3 years
There are 128,503 adults, (20,348 of whom are seniors) in Alexandria city.
Female: 80,790 (51.5%)
Male: 76,186 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Alexandria city includes 51.01% White, 21.32% Black or African American, 6.37% Asian, 5.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80,079 | 51.01% |
| Black or African American | 33,474 | 21.32% |
| Two or more races | 22,973 | 14.63% |
| Asian | 10,006 | 6.37% |
| Other race | 8,716 | 5.55% |
| Native American | 1,679 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.03% |
Alexandria city's average per capita income is $83,442. Household income levels show a median of $119,681. The poverty rate stands at 7.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $198,117 | $245,335 |
| Families | $159,140 | $210,507 |
| Households | $119,681 | $161,240 |
| Non Families | $98,905 | $117,672 |
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