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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 158,726 inhabitants.
The city was created 274 years ago in 1748.
Quick Facts about Alexandria
| Population : | 158,726 (2020) |
| 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 (274 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:12:18 (2nd February 2023) |
| Density : | 3,958 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.82% (2010-2020) |
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
Official website of Alexandria
- Justin Wilson , 2019-01-02T00:00:00Z
- Allison Silberberg , 2 January, 2019 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z
- Caen (1991 )
- Dundee (1993 )
- Gyumri (1988 )
- Helsingborg Municipality
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 11.82% in 10 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 |
| 2020 | 158,726 | -0.44% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Alexandria
1 Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
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2 Huntley Meadows Park
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3 Founders Park
351 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
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5 Waterfront Park
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Where ot Eat in Alexandria
1 Chart House
1 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Red Lobster
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3 Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
6630 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Denny's
7214 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Chili's Grill & Bar
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Where to Stay in Alexandria
1 Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
1900 Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 The Westin Alexandria Old Town
400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Club Wyndham Old Town Alexandria
1757 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Alexandria
1 Alexandria City Hall
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 ➦ Show Map
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2 Alexandria Finance Department
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 ➦ Show Map
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3 USDA Food and Nutrition Service
3101 Park Center Dr # 906, Alexandria, VA 22302, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Alexandria City Council
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 ➦ Show Map
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5 Department of Defense Education Activity
4800 Mark Center Dr, Alexandria, VA 22311, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Alexandria Engineering
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 ➦ Show Map
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7 Alexandria Taxpayer Assistance
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8 Alexandria Management & Bdgt
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People born in Alexandria (200)
People born in Alexandria, including politician Cuthbert Powell, politician George W. Summers, actor Zachary Knighton, .
List
- Matt Bondurant (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1971
- Diane Neal (American actress) she was born in 17/11/1975
- Kiely Williams (American singer) she was born in 09/07/1986
- Belle da Costa Greene (American librarian) she was born in 13/12/1883
- Willard Scott (American actor) he was born in 07/03/1934
- Stewart Copeland (American musician and composer; drummer of The Police) he was born in 16/07/1952
- Abner Lacock (American politician (1770-1837)) he was born in 09/07/1770
- George Fawcett (actor) he was born in 25/08/1860
- Dermot Mulroney (American actor) he was born in 31/10/1963
- James Pearce (American politician (1805-1862)) he was born in 14/12/1805
- Chatham Roberdeau Wheat (Captain in the United States Army Volunteers) he was born in 09/04/1826
- Edwin J. Houston (American businessman) he was born in 09/07/1847
- Neko Case (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 08/09/1970
- Clarence Goodson (American soccer player) he was born in 17/05/1982
- Diedrich Bader (American actor, voice actor and comedian) he was born in 24/12/1966
- Donna Dixon (actress) she was born in 20/07/1957
- Mackenzie Phillips (American actress and singer) she was born in 10/11/1959
- Kara Lawson (American professional women's basketball player) she was born in 14/02/1981
Schools in Alexandria
College & universities near Alexandria, VA
| 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, VA
| 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 |
Post offices near Alexandria
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason Post Office | Alexandria (VA) | 22320 |
| Alexandria Post Office | Alexandria (VA) | 22314 |
| Memorial Annex Post Office | Alexandria (VA) | 22314 |
| Potoma Post Office | Alexandria (VA) | 22301 |
| Naval Research Laboratory Post Office | Washington (DC) | 20375 |
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- Alexandria , Louisiana largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 45,573 people.
- Alexandria , Kentucky city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 9,807 people.
- Alexandria , Indiana city in Madison County, Indiana, United States with a population of 4,956 people.
- Alexandria , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 2,902 people.
- Alexandria , New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire with a population of 1,628 people.
- Alexandria , Tennessee town in DeKalb County, Tennessee with a population of 1,020 people.
- Alexandria , South Dakota city in and the county seat of Hanson County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 650 people.
- Alexandria , Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 545 people.
- Alexandria , Pennsylvania borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 327 people.
- Alexandria , Nebraska village in Thayer County, Nebraska with a population of 168 people.
- Alexandria , Missouri village in Clark County, Missouri, USA with a population of 153 people.
Other cities in City of Alexandria
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in City of Alexandria , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 805 | City in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Alexandria distances to largest Virginia cities
