Alexandria City of Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Alexandria is a city located in the county of City of Alexandria in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 139,966 and a population density of 3,490 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 159,428 inhabitants.
The city was created 272 years ago in 1748.
Geography
Alexandria is located at 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W (38.8048400, -77.0469200). It has 4 neighbors: District of Columbia, Prince George s County, Arlington and Fairfax County.
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Official website of Alexandria
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Alexandria Quick Facts
| Population : | 159,428 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | City of Alexandria |
| Head of government : | Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia |
| Postal code : | 22302, 22305, 22311, 22312, 22304, 22206, 22301, 22314 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 571, 703 |
| Area : | 40.1 km2 |
| Official name : | Alexandria |
| Official language : | English |
| Altitude : | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1749 (272 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:31:02 (27th July 2021) |
| Density : | 3,975 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 12.21% (2010-2019) |
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- Allison Silberberg , 2 January, 2019 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z
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Alexandria has 4 neighbours.
- District of Columbia capital city of the United States
- Prince George's County county in Maryland, United States
- Arlington county in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D.C.
- Fairfax County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Alexandria increased by 12.21% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2007 | 140,024 | - | |
| 2010 | 139,966 | -0.04% | census |
| 2011 | 144,219 | 2.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 147,291 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 149,637 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 151,375 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 153,654 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 156,698 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 159,215 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 159,069 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 159,428 | 0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Alexandria (200)
People born in Alexandria, including politician Cuthbert Powell, politician George W. Summers, actor Zachary Knighton, you can see a list of people who born in Alexandria.
- Matt Bondurant (American writer)
- Diane Neal (American actress)
- Kiely Williams (American singer)
- Belle da Costa Greene (American librarian)
- Willard Scott (American actor)
- Stewart Copeland (American musician and composer; drummer of The Police)
- Abner Lacock (American politician (1770-1837))
- George Fawcett (actor)
- Dermot Mulroney (American actor)
- James Pearce (American politician (1805-1862))
- Chatham Roberdeau Wheat (Captain in the United States Army Volunteers)
- Edwin J. Houston (American businessman)
- Neko Case (American singer-songwriter)
- Clarence Goodson (American soccer player)
- Diedrich Bader (American actor, voice actor and comedian)
- Donna Dixon (actress)
- Mackenzie Phillips (American actress and singer)
- Kara Lawson (American professional women's basketball player)
Schools
College & universities near Alexandria
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482653 | DeVry University-Virginia | Arlington (VA) | 22202 |
| 460871 | Chamberlain University-Virginia | Arlington (VA) | 22202 |
| 427894 | CET-Alexandria | Alexandria (VA) | 22312 |
| 436030 | Hair Academy II | Hillcrest Heights (MD) | 20748-1401 |
| 486424 | Saint Michael College of Allied Health | Alexandria (VA) | 22309-2348 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alexandria
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
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Other cities in City of Alexandria
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in City of Alexandria , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 825 | City in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Alexandria distances to largest Virginia cities