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278%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
199%
Household income NAT. AVG.
58%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexOld TownAlexandriaVirginia
Income per capita$112,828$64,835$34,967
Median household income$165,319$102,227$66,149
Median income owner occupied$0$157,578$82,180
Median income renter occupied$0$77,552$42,481
Median earnings male$115,230$67,964$41,712
Median earnings female$84,227$59,533$29,664
Unemployment rate2.0%2.5%3.8%
Poverty leveln/a9.4%11.4%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Old Town is 278% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Old Town is 199% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Old Town is 58% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Old Town is 100% lower than the national average

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

      Old Town employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.6%4.6%
      Manufacturing sector6.9%6.9%
      Financial & insurance services9.5%9.5%
      Wholesale & retail services6.4%6.4%
      Public administration20.2%20.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.4%2.4%
      Education, health & social services4.8%4.8%
      Other42.0%42.0%

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      Chevy Chase, MD2,979$250,001351.9%
      Alexandria, VA158,309$102,22784.8%

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      Alexandria, VA158,309$102,22784.8%
      Source: The Old Town, Alexandria, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).