Alexandria City PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

158,185

0.0783% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.1

0.815% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.58%

1.66% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$105,450

3.15% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$579,100

1.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Alexandria City PUMA, VA had a population of 158k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $105,450. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Alexandria City PUMA, VA declined from 158,309 to 158,185, a −0.0783% decrease and its median household income grew from $102,227 to $105,450, a 3.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.1%), White (Hispanic) (7.24%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.37%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.55%).

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.

85.9% of the residents in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Global Health College (82 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2021, the median property value in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was $579,100, and the homeownership rate was 42.9%.

Most people in Alexandria City PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was 1 car per household.

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

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Alexandria City PUMA, VA is home to a population of 158k people, from which 85.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 25.6% of Alexandria City PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (40.5k people).

In 2021, there were 2.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.5k people) in Alexandria City PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are Spanish (19,527 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (7,542 households), and Arabic (2,844 households).

Citizenship

85.9%

2021 Citizenship

85.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.9% of Alexandria City PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was 85.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
81.5k ± 566
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.3k ± 530
White (Hispanic)
11.5k ± 933

16.5%

Hispanic Population

26.1k people

16.5% of the people in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are hispanic (26.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Alexandria City PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

25.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

40.5k people

26.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

41.3k people

As of 2021, 25.6% of Alexandria City PUMA, VA residents (40.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was 26.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
19,527 households (13.3%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
7,542 households (5.13%)
Arabic
2,844 households (1.93%)

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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was Spanish. 13.3% 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-)
5,329 ± 561
Vietnam
2,057 ± 296
Gulf War (1990s)
2,034 ± 346

Alexandria City PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Alexandria City PUMA, VA employs 96.5k people. The largest industries in Alexandria City PUMA, VA are National security & international affairs (6,550 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,933 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (4,749 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($200,999), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($176,587), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($160,676).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,157

Women

49.1%

48,961

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Alexandria City PUMA, VA in 2020 was 96,118 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% 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

96.5k

2021 Value

0.385%

1 Year growth

± 0.385%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alexandria City PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.385%, from 96.1k employees to 96.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alexandria City PUMA, VA, are Other managers (5,669 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (4,403 people), and Management analysts (2,434 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alexandria City PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

96.5k

2021 Value

0.385%

1 Year growth

± 0.385%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alexandria City PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.385%, from 96.1k employees to 96.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alexandria City PUMA, VA, are National security & international affairs (6,550 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,933 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (4,749 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

$72,910

Median earning men ± $2,116

$65,067

Median earning women ± $2,123

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($122,394), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($99,800), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,663).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($107,177), Manufacturing ($90,521), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,537).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

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%), followed by 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%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.552% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.15% 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 2021 were Graduate Degree (40.6k), Bachelors Degree (40.4k), and Some college (17.7k).

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 $579,100 in 2021, which is 2.36 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $572,700 to $579,100, a 1.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Alexandria City PUMA, VA is 42.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Alexandria City PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 30.9 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.

Median household income in Alexandria City PUMA, VA is $105,450. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Property

$579,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,328

$31,857

Median Property Taxes

±$1,038

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

42.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 42.9% of the housing units in Alexandria City PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Alexandria City PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$105,450

Median Household Income

± $2,219

74.2k

Number of Households

± 2,065

In 2021, the median household income of the 74.2k households in Alexandria City PUMA, VA grew to $105,450 from the previous year's value of $102,227.

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

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Alexandria City PUMA, VA

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Alexandria City PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in Alexandria City PUMA, VA was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.809% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alexandria City PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (53.9%)
Worked At Home (16.7%)
Public Transit (16%)

In 2021, 53.9% of workers in Alexandria City PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (16%).

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

30.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alexandria City PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% 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

9.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alexandria City PUMA, VA (15k out of 157k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

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

90.8% of the population of Alexandria City PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 9.12% on Medicaid, 7.76% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 3.23% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.21%

Uninsured

58.7%

Employer Coverage

9.12%

Medicaid

7.76%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

3.23%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alexandria City PUMA, VA declined by 4.18% from 9.61% to 9.21%.

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.