Alexandria City PUMA, VA

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2024 Population

156,976

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.7

0.533% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.94%

5.57% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$119,681

5.32% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$735,100

5.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

95,152

0.685% 1-year decline

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31.1% of the households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.3% of the residents in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are Global Health College (82 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2024, the median property value in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was $735,100, and the homeownership rate was 42.1%.

Most people in Alexandria City PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was 1 car per household.

Alexandria City PUMA, VA borders District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, Southwest Prince George's County--Oxon Hill, Hillcrest Heights & Temple Hills PUMA, MD, Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, Fairfax County (South Central)--Springfield (South), West Springfield & Franconia PUMA, VA, Fairfax County (East Central)--Annandale, West Falls Church & Bailey's Crossroads PUMA, VA, and Fairfax County (Southeast)--Woodlawn, Rose Hill & Mount Vernon PUMA, VA.

United States District of Columbia Maryland Virginia

Population & Diversity

Alexandria City PUMA, VA is home to a population of 157k people, from which 87.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 24.4% of Alexandria City PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (38.3k people).

In 2024, there were 2.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.1k people) in Alexandria City PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are Spanish (20,575 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (6,453 households), and Arabic (3,167 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,889

Women

51.6%

75,894

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 156,783 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Alexandria City PUMA, VA.

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Citizenship

87.3%

2024 Citizenship

87.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.3% of Alexandria City PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was 87.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Alexandria City PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alexandria City PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.1k ± 534
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33k ± 659
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
13.9k ± 1.26k

18.3%

Hispanic Population

28.8k people

18.3% of the people in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are hispanic (28.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Alexandria City PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ethiopia
5,979 ± 1,862 people
El Salvador
4,982 ± 1,705 people
Honduras
1,901 ± 1,064 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alexandria City PUMA, VA was Ethiopia, the natal country of 5,979 Alexandria City PUMA, VA residents, followed by El Salvador with 4,982 and Honduras with 1,901.

Foreign-Born Population

24.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

38.3k people

24.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

37.8k people

As of 2024, 24.4% of Alexandria City PUMA, VA residents (38.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was 24.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Alexandria City PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
20,575 households (14%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
6,453 households (4.4%)
Arabic
3,167 households (2.16%)

31.1% of the households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was Spanish. 14% of the households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,274 ± 574
Gulf War (1990s)
2,048 ± 355
Vietnam
1,451 ± 259

Alexandria City PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Alexandria City PUMA, VA.

Economy

The economy of Alexandria City PUMA, VA employs 95.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Alexandria City PUMA, VA were Management, scientific & technical consulting services (5,211 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,138 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,497 people), and the highest paying industries were Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($262,829), Legal services ($210,864), and Air transportation ($205,408).

Males in Alexandria City PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $102,511. The income inequality in Alexandria City PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

46,902

Women

49.3%

48,250

Men

50.7%

The workforce of Alexandria City PUMA, VA in 2023 was 95,152 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Alexandria City PUMA, VA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

95.2k

2023 Value

−0.685%

1 Year decline

± −0.685%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Alexandria City PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −0.685%, from 95.8k employees to 95.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alexandria City PUMA, VA, are Other managers (6,043 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (4,079 people), and Management analysts (2,354 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alexandria City PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in District of Columbia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

95.2k

2023 Value

−0.685%

1 Year decline

± −0.685%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Alexandria City PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −0.685%, from 95.8k employees to 95.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alexandria City PUMA, VA, are Management, scientific & technical consulting services (5,211 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,138 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,497 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alexandria City PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Alexandria City PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$82,903

Median earning men ± $2,922

$76,567

Median earning women ± $2,995

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($139,158), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($118,338), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,127).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($124,587), Information ($112,155), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,681).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

Y-Axis

1.41%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 765k people employed in District of Columbia. This represents a 1.41% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in District of Columbia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Alexandria City PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2017, universities in Alexandria City PUMA, VA awarded 82 degrees. The student population of Alexandria City PUMA, VA in 2016 is skewed towards women, with 36 male students and 297 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are Black or African American (63 and 76.8%), White (7 and 8.54%), Asian (6 and 7.32%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 3.66%).

The largest universities in Alexandria City PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Global Health College (82 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are Registered Nursing (66 and 80.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (8 and 9.76%), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (8 and 9.76%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2016 in Alexandria City PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 54.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2016 was 333 (10.8% men and 89.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2016 there were 333 students enrolled in Alexandria City PUMA, VA, 10.8% men and 89.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 269 records, of which 90% were women and 10% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Registered Nursing

Most Common

66 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was Registered Nursing with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Alexandria City PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Global Health College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

82 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Global Health College with 82 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2017, 12 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alexandria City PUMA, VA, which is 0.171 times less than the 70 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 63 degrees mean that there were 9 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 7 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,430) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2017.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,277) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2017.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,110) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.602% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.04% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Alexandria City PUMA, VA in 2023 were Graduate Degree (41.8k), Bachelors Degree (40.1k), and Some college (15.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was $735,100 in 2024, which is 2.21 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $696,800 to $735,100, a 5.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Alexandria City PUMA, VA is 42.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Alexandria City PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alexandria City PUMA, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$735,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$22,247

$32,065

Median Property Taxes

±$1,079

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alexandria City PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alexandria City PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.1%

Homeownership

2024

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 42.1% of the housing units in Alexandria City PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alexandria City PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$119,681

Median Household Income

± $2,819

76.1k

Number of Households

± 2,215

In 2024, the median household income of the 76.1k households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA grew to $119,681 from the previous year's value of $113,638.

The following chart displays the households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.436

2023 Wage GINI in Alexandria City PUMA, VA

0.441

2022 Wage GINI in Alexandria City PUMA, VA

In 2023, the income inequality in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.999% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alexandria City PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alexandria City PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alexandria City PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (48.3%)
Worked At Home (28.9%)
Public Transit (12.1%)

In 2024, 48.3% of workers in Alexandria City PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (28.9%) and those who used public transit to get to work (12.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alexandria City PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Alexandria City PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Alexandria City PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alexandria City PUMA, VA (12.3k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alexandria City PUMA, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Alexandria City PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 57.4% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 8.78% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 2.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see 776 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (776 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 775 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 138 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

776 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in District of Columbia

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see an average of 776 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (776 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in District of Columbia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.78%

Uninsured

57.4%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

8.78%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

2.8%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alexandria City PUMA, VA grew by 0.418% from 8.75% to 8.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alexandria City PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.