Alexandria city, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
156,788
Male
76,049
48.5%
Female
80,739
51.5%
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.1
Foreign Born
24.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher49.9%
High School or Higher58.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.4%
Married
37.8%
Alexandria city, VA has a population of 156,788 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 53.6% of the population. 49.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 24.6% of residents are foreign-born.