Manassas city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Manassas city is located in Virginia with a total population of 42,674. It is the 41st most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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%.