Alexandria, VA Employment

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117%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
85%
Household income NAT. AVG.
46%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$64,835$34,967$29,829
Median household income$102,227$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$157,578$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$77,552$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$67,964$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$59,533$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate2.5%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level9.4%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Alexandria is 117% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Alexandria is 85% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Alexandria is 46% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Alexandria is 38% lower than the national average

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      $68,144 $102,227 $204,454
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Alexandria median earnings by income bracket

      Alexandria employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.6%8.6%
      Manufacturing sector3.4%3.4%
      Financial & insurance services3.2%3.2%
      Wholesale & retail services6.6%6.6%
      Public administration16.4%16.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.1%6.1%
      Education, health & social services8.6%8.6%
      Other44.2%44.2%

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      Chevy Chase Section Three, MD900$250,001351.9%
      Alexandria, VA158,309$102,22784.8%

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      Source: The Alexandria, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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