Population 29,501 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alexandria Wrest
Household size in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.47 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.39 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.06 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Alexandria Wrest are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 36.9 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 37.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 38.8 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Alexandria Wrest is young: half of its residents are under 36.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 35.5, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Alexandria neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Alexandria Wrest than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. Alexandria as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alexandria Wrest
Renters in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.0% | 50.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 52.8% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.8% | 52.1% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.8% | 52.7% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Alexandria Wrest rent: 75.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Alexandria neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Alexandria Wrest than nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Alexandria as a whole (6.5%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1971 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1973 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1975 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Alexandria Wrest was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,369 | $1,440 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,530 | $1,609 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,729 | $1,915 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,992 | $2,281 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$623 | +$840 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Alexandria Wrest pays $1,992 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in Alexandria overall ($2,281). Rents are up $623 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Only one other Alexandria neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alexandria Wrest
Bachelor's degrees in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 53.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.6% | 54.3% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 54.8% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.1% | 58.7% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Alexandria Wrest is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (51.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in Alexandria as a whole (58.7%). The share with a degree has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 88.7% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 87.9% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 89.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 90.0% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Alexandria Wrest have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. Alexandria Wrest has a lower share of high school graduates than most Alexandria neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alexandria Wrest
| Period | Alexandria Wrest | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Alexandria Wrest has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alexandria Wrest compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Wrest | 2.22 | 36.0 | 10.1% | 75.8% | 8.1% | 1976 | $1,992 | 51.1% | 88.8% | 3.3% |
| Seminary Hill | 2.48 | 38.4 | 10.1% | 57.6% | 5.3% | 1967 | $2,466 | 57.4% | 91.6% | 5.8% |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 3.06 | 38.5 | 16.3% | 56.6% | 5.2% | 1971 | $1,946 | 39.4% | 69.0% | 7.6% |
| Landmark-Van Dom | 1.98 | 39.2 | 6.9% | 59.6% | 6.3% | 1983 | $2,128 | 55.0% | 95.1% | 3.8% |
| Fairlington-Shirlington | 1.81 | 38.3 | 7.4% | 46.2% | 7.9% | 1964 | $2,569 | 78.0% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| Columbia Forest | 2.09 | 40.4 | 10.3% | 43.6% | 13.7% | 1970 | $1,865 | 57.7% | 83.8% | 6.0% |
| Forest Glen | 2.72 | 39.5 | 8.9% | 78.6% | 8.0% | 1963 | $1,686 | 31.9% | 72.5% | 3.3% |
| Columbia Heights West | 3.00 | 38.3 | 8.9% | 59.7% | 9.4% | 1963 | $1,964 | 41.1% | 80.2% | 2.4% |
| Douglas Park | 2.49 | 33.7 | 5.8% | 71.6% | 3.1% | 1971 | $1,983 | 53.0% | 86.9% | 5.3% |
| Barcroft | 2.68 | 32.6 | 13.7% | 54.6% | 4.0% | 1967 | $2,087 | 59.9% | 74.2% | 1.4% |
| Lake Barcroft | 2.74 | 41.1 | 6.1% | 32.8% | 1.9% | 1962 | $2,429 | 61.9% | 89.8% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alexandria Wrest. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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