About Alexandria

Learn more about the city of Alexandria by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Alexandria will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Alexandria. You can also view apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA by clicking the link and search box below.

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Alexandria Demographic Information

  • Age Ranges 
    0-9:13.98%
    10-17:9.34%
    18-29:12.32%
    30-39:17.19%
    40-49:18.33%
    50-64:19.25%
    65 & Over:9.59%
  • Population 
    Land Area:4.60 sq mi
    Total Population:15,494
    Population Density Ranking (National):64th percentile
    Population Density Ranking (State):69th percentile
    Population Growth Rate:0
    Population Growth Rate Ranking (National):57th percentile
    Population Growth Rate Ranking (State):61st percentile
  • Income 
    Median Income:$85,646
    Average Income Households W/ Children:$99,746
    Median Income Ranking (National):94th percentile
    Median Income Ranking (State):89th percentile
    Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National):90th percentile
    Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State):86th percentile
  • Households 
    Married:62nd percentile
    Single:38th percentile
    Married With Children:27th percentile
    Married With No Children:35th percentile
    Single With Children:5th percentile
    Single With No Children:34th percentile
  • Schools 
    School District Name:FAIRFAX CO PBLC SCHS
    Student/Teacher Ratio:19.72 : 1

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