Alexandria, VA Demographics
A map of Alexandria's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 78,519 | 49.2% |
Black | 31,314 | 19.6% |
Hispanic | 29,372 | 18.4% |
Asian | 11,205 | 7.0% |
Multiracial | 7,737 | 4.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,320 | 0.8% |
Alexandria, Virginia had a population of 159,467 in 2020. It was 49.2% White, 19.6% Black, 7.0% Asian, 18.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alexandria, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Alexandria is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Alexandria's White Population
78,519 residents of Alexandria identify as White, or 49.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Alexandria slightly less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Alexandria is ranked #526 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Alexandria is more White than neighboring Huntington (46.8% White), Bailey's Crossroads (28.4% White), and Groveton (35.2% White). Alexandria is less White than neighboring Rose Hill (49.9% White), and Belle Haven (68.3% White).
Alexandria's Black Population
31,314 residents of Alexandria identify as Black, or 19.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alexandria roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Alexandria is ranked #186 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Alexandria is more Black than neighboring Huntington (15.2% Black), Rose Hill (11.6% Black), Belle Haven (6.6% Black), Bailey's Crossroads (15.8% Black), and Groveton (18.2% Black).
Alexandria's Asian Population
11,205 residents of Alexandria identify as Asian, or 7.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alexandria roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Alexandria is ranked #117 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Alexandria is more Asian than neighboring Belle Haven (4% Asian). Alexandria is less Asian than neighboring Huntington (10.4% Asian), Rose Hill (10.8% Asian), Bailey's Crossroads (13% Asian), and Groveton (8.3% Asian).
Alexandria's Hispanic Population
29,372 residents of Alexandria identify as Hispanic, or 18.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alexandria slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Alexandria is ranked #67 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Alexandria is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Haven (16.4% Hispanic). Alexandria is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntington (21.5% Hispanic), Rose Hill (21.5% Hispanic), Bailey's Crossroads (38.2% Hispanic), and Groveton (33.6% Hispanic).
Alexandria's Native American/Other Population
1,320 residents of Alexandria identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alexandria roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Alexandria is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Alexandria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belle Haven (0.7% Native American/Other). Alexandria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huntington (0.9% Native American/Other), Rose Hill (1% Native American/Other), and Bailey's Crossroads (1% Native American/Other).
Alexandria's Multiracial Population
7,737 residents of Alexandria identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alexandria roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Alexandria is ranked #220 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Alexandria is more Multiracial than neighboring Belle Haven (4% Multiracial), Bailey's Crossroads (3.7% Multiracial), and Groveton (3.9% Multiracial). Alexandria is less Multiracial than neighboring Huntington (5% Multiracial), and Rose Hill (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.