Alexandria, VA — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 156,788 · Virginia · Updated May 2026
Population
156,788
Median Income
$113,638
Home Price
$679,447
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Bachelor's+
65.8%
Full Demographics — Alexandria, VA
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,788 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 24.6% | 13.8% | |
| White | 53.6% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 21.1% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 6.3% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 18.2% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $113,638 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $77,935 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $69,581 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.8% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $679,447 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.0% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 240 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1726 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 31.7% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 9.2% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 15.0% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 8.6% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 16.5% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 9.1% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 8.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 31.8 min | 27.0 min |
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About Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is a city in Virginia, United States. With a population of 156,788, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Alexandria shows stronger educational attainment (65.8% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and household income ($113,638 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg). However, the city has a higher commute time at 32 min average commute, compared to the US average of 27 min average commute. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.