Virginia

Alexandria city

159,467
2020 population
2000
first census record
3
census records

About Alexandria city

Alexandria city, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 2000, when it recorded a population of 128,283. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 159,467.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Raid on Alexandria, British Occupation of Alexandria VA, British Occupation and Capitulation of Alexandria, and 51 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020159,467
2010139,966
2000128,283
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Alexandria city

Military engagements that took place in Alexandria city, Virginia.

Raid on Alexandria
1814
British Occupation of Alexandria VA
1814
British Occupation and Capitulation of Alexandria
1814
USS Pawnee at Alexandria (First Action)
1861

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Frequently asked about Alexandria city

When does Alexandria city first appear in the US census?
Alexandria city, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 2000, with a recorded population of 128,283.
What is the population of Alexandria city?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Alexandria city had a recorded population of 159,467.
Were any battles fought in Alexandria city?
4 documented military engagements took place in Alexandria city, including Raid on Alexandria, British Occupation of Alexandria VA, British Occupation and Capitulation of Alexandria.
How many historic places are in Alexandria city?
51 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Alexandria city, Virginia.
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