Categories in Alexandria, Virginia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Alexandria, Virginia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 4,000 | 27 years |
| Real estate | 3,493 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 3,227 | 24 years |
| Lawyers legal | 2,588 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 1,462 | 29 years |
| Finance other | 1,245 | 43 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,218 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 1,173 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 1,067 | 27 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 912 | 34 years |
| Dentists | 743 | 28 years |
| Financial services | 734 | 30 years |
Alexandria, Virginia Facts
| Area | 15.3 mi² |
| Population | 152,668 |
| Male Population | 73,312 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 79,356 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +130.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.6% |
| Median Age | 35.8 years (Male: 35.6, Female: 36) |
| Area Codes | 202, 301, 571, 703 |
| Neighborhoods | Old Town, Landmark, Seminary Hill, Alexandria West, Del Ray |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.80484, -77.04692 |
| Zip Codes | 20598, 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, More |
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Alexandria, Virginia Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,156 | 111,655 | 129,766 | 145,695 | 152,668 |
| Population Density | 4,331 / mi² | 7,309.6 / mi² | 8,495.2 / mi² | 9,538 / mi² | 9,994.5 / mi² |
Alexandria, Virginia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | +120.2% | +30.5% | +12.3% |
| Virginia | +63% | +36.8% | +19.2% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Alexandria, Virginia Median Age
Median Age: 35.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | 35.8 yrs | 36 yrs | 35.6 yrs |
| Virginia | 37.6 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Alexandria, Virginia Population Density
Population Density: 9,995 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | 152,668 | 15.28 sq mi | 9,995 / mi² |
| Virginia | 8.5 million | 42,774.9 sq mi | 198 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Alexandria, Virginia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Alexandria, Virginia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Alexandria, Virginia
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Alexandria, Virginia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Alexandria, Virginia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Alexandria, Virginia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | 2,851,229 tn | 18.68 tn | 186,657.9 tons/mi² |
| Virginia | 152,481,034 tn | 17.97 tn | 3,564.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,851,229 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 186,657.9 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/16 | 7:12 PM | 3.03 | 88.5 km | 4,740 m | 3km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/10 | 9:04 AM | 3.6 | 59.6 km | 7,030 m | 1km NW of Germantown, Maryland | usgs.gov |
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria also called The City of Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2014, the population was estimated to be 150,575. Located along the western bank of the Po..
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