Alexandria, VA
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.22.20)
AGE IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 7,506 | 4.8% |
| 25 to 29 years | 15,667 | 10.0% |
| 30 to 34 years | 19,280 | 12.3% |
| 35 to 39 years | 16,239 | 10.4% |
| 40 to 44 years | 12,475 | 8.0% |
| 45 to 49 years | 10,951 | 7.0% |
| 50 to 54 years | 10,134 | 6.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9,198 | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7,667 | 4.9% |
| 65 to 69 years | 6,137 | 3.9% |
| 70 to 74 years | 4,581 | 2.9% |
| 75 to 79 years | 2,350 | 1.5% |
| 80 to 84 years | 1,852 | 1.2% |
| 85+ years | 2,023 | 1.3% |
The median age in Alexandria is 36.5 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 100,922 | 62.9% |
| Black or African American | 36,569 | 22.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | – | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9,090 | 5.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.1% |
| Other | 5,175 | 3.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 3,847 | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4,829 | 3.9% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 12,753 | 10.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 13,621 | 11.1% |
| Associate’s degree | 6,749 | 5.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 38,790 | 31.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 41,947 | 34.2% |
| High school graduate or higher | 113,860 | 92.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 80,737 | 65.9% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 41,799 | 34.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.1% |
Median household income: $96,733
Mean household income: $127,734
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $22,365 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $27,286 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $40,136 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $73,426 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $94,990 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 134,695 | NA |
| Never married | 50,443 | 37.4% |
| Now married (except separated) | 60,305 | 44.8% |
| Separated | 3,758 | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5,109 | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 15,080 | 11.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 16,432 | 10.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Owner-occupied housing units | 29,989 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 39,990 |
| Single-family detached units | 10,430 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.9% |
| Vacancy rate | 8.0% |
| Renters rate | 89.7% |
| Average housing value | $598,032 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $2,303 |
| Average rent | $1,640 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Average income | $127,734 |
| Average household size | 2.21 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 78.3% |
| Percent disabled | 7.0% |
| Percent with health coverage | 87.6% |
| Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 31.8 |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 20.7% |
| Percent veterans | 8.6% |
| Percent foreign born | 27.7% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 6.6% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $118,593.50 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $1,030.19 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $577.92 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $185.96 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $104.98 |
| Apparel & services | $3,584.58 |
| Men’s apparel | $702.90 |
| Women’s apparel | $1,202.82 |
| Children’s apparel | $506.36 |
| Boys’ apparel | $173.90 |
| Girls’ apparel | $188.07 |
| Footwear | $816.18 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $6,098.04 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $621.47 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $1,846.83 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $2,890.76 |
| Education | $2,759.83 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $5,034.33 |
| Club membership fees | $412.27 |
| Dating services | $1.56 |
| Pet food | $369.05 |
| Pet services | $100.89 |
| Food consumed at home | $8,091.82 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $1,054.13 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $833.13 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $1,641.12 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,797.91 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $767.22 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $2,765.53 |
| Health care | $8,332.30 |
| Medical services | $1,557.77 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $203.25 |
| Household Services | $3,255.19 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $105.17 |
| Lawn and garden services | $613.34 |
| Housekeeping services | $293.35 |
| PC repair | $10.46 |
| Housing | $38,693.63 |
| Home improvements | $3,511.29 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $7,062.54 |
| Phone services | $2,708.27 |
| Water | $977.03 |
| Life and other insurance | $614.02 |
| Pensions and social security | $13,158.75 |
| Personal care products and services | $1,392.80 |
| Hair care products | $169.19 |
| Personal care products | $601.19 |
| Local transportation | $12,773.24 |
| Gasoline | $3,308.59 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,704.02 |
| Travel | $3,581.13 |
| Airline fares | $952.56 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $43.86 |
| Lodging on trips | $954.90 |
| Food and drink on trips | $854.93 |
| Entertainment on trips | $290.63 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| % with any debt in collections | 22% |
| Average debt in collections | $1,403 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 10% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $604 |
| % with student loan debt | 19% |
| Average student loan debt | $27,605 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $252 |
| % with auto debt | 27% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 2,802 | 2.8% |
| February 2019 | 2,338 | 2.3% |
| March 2019 | 2,308 | 2.3% |
| April 2019 | 1,908 | 1.9% |
| May 2019 | 2,065 | 2.0% |
| June 2019 | 2,230 | 2.2% |
| July 2019 | 2,226 | 2.1% |
| August 2019 | 2,286 | 2.2% |
| September 2019 | 1,991 | 1.9% |
| October 2019 | 1,969 | 1.9% |
| November 2019 | 1,940 | 1.9% |
| December 2019 | 1,865 | 1.8% |
| January 2020 | 2,344 | 2.3% |
| February 2020 | 2,160 | 2.1% |
| March 2020 | 2,607 | 2.5% |
| April 2020 | 9,950 | 9.9% |
| May 2020 | 8,423 | 8.4% |
| June 2020 | 8,050 | 7.9% |
| July 2020 | 7,801 | 7.7% |
| August 2020 | 6,256 | 6.2% |
| September 2020 | 6,098 | 6.1% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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