Alexandria city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Alexandria city is located in Virginia with a total population of 156,788. It is the 13th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alexandria city is 37.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alexandria city is $113,638. This is 25% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 45% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $696,800. Housing costs are 93% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 42.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alexandria city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.2% vs 10.7%).

Education

65.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Alexandria city in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 59% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 34.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.