Manassas city, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Manassas city, Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Highly DiverseNo single racial/ethnic group makes up a majority of the population

As of 2026, Manassas city, Virginia has a total population of 42,674, the 26th largest city in Virginia, with a median household income of $117,919, which is 30% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.7%.

Manassas city Quick Facts

Population 42,674

Median Household Income $117,919

Median Home Value $434,700

Poverty Rate 6.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 34.7 years

Homeownership Rate 72.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

High School Graduation Rate 81.7%

Diversity Index 67/100

Population 42,674 26th of 681

Median Income $117,919 top 30%

Poverty Rate 6.7% 46% lower national

Median Home Value $434,700 top 30%

How Manassas city Compares

Median Household Income

Manassas city

$117,919

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Manassas city

$434,700

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.5%

$25K-$50K 10.4%

$50K-$100K 23.1%

$100K+ 60.0%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

72.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.2%

Renter 27.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.0%

18-34

23.4%

35-54

27.4%

55-74

18.5%

75+

3.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Manassas city Rankings in Virginia

#26 Population of 681

#128 Median Income of 681

#262 Education of 681

#145 Home Value of 681

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Cities Similar to Manassas city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Annandale CDP	41,982	$112,872	$650,100	44.9%	10.5%
Lake Ridge CDP	45,007	$120,844	$452,800	50.5%	5.8%
Woodbridge CDP	43,443	$100,370	$395,400	31.7%	9.0%
Fair Oaks CDP	35,472	$119,387	$580,500	69.5%	5.5%
Ashburn CDP	45,551	$152,094	$659,000	65.8%	3.6%

Population Overview

Manassas city is a mid-sized community located in Virginia, within Manassas city. The total population is 42,674. It ranks as the 26th most populous out of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manassas city is 34.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manassas city is $117,919. This is 30% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 50% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $434,700. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Manassas city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (43.0% vs 10.7%).

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower 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 81.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manassas city, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Manassas city, Virginia?

Manassas city, Virginia has a population of 42,674 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Manassas city, VA?

The median household income in Manassas city is $117,919, which is 50% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Manassas city, VA?

The poverty rate in Manassas city is 6.7%. This means approximately 2,838 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Manassas city, Virginia?

Manassas city's population is 34.5% White, 12.4% Black, 43.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Manassas city, VA?

The median home value in Manassas city is $434,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Manassas city, Virginia?

33.3% of adults (25+) in Manassas city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.