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Manassas, Virginia Demographics 2026

Manassas, Virginia has a population of 42,674, the 41st most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $117,919 and the median home value is $434,700. The poverty rate is 6.7%.

Manassas 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+ 33.3%
High School Graduation 81.7%
Cities/Places 0
Population 42,674 41st of 133
Median Income $117,919 30% higher than state
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Unemployment 3.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.5%
$25K-$50K 10.4%
$50K-$100K 23.1%
$100K+ 60.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.6%
$10K-$15K
1.6%
$15K-$20K
1.5%
$20K-$25K
0.8%
$25K-$30K
1.7%
$30K-$35K
2.4%
$35K-$40K
1.2%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
1.6%
$50K-$60K
3.4%
$60K-$75K
7.1%
$75K-$100K
12.7%
$100K-$125K
15.6%
$125K-$150K
10.5%
$150K-$200K
12.7%
$200K+
21.2%

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

Diversity Index

68out of 100
High Diversity

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

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

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Population Overview

Manassas is located in Virginia with a total population of 42,674. It is the 41st most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manassas 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 is $117,919. This is 30% higher than the state median of $90,974. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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 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 figures for Manassas come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Manassas, Virginia?

Manassas has a population of 42,674, making it the 41st most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Manassas?

The median household income in Manassas is $117,919 with a poverty rate of 6.7%.

How many cities are in Manassas, Virginia?

Manassas contains 0 Census-designated places.