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Compare Blacksburg to Alexandria
This post compares Blacksburg, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Blacksburg (town) | Alexandria (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,079 | 154,710 |
| Income (median) | $49,020 | $70,934 |
| Home Value (median) | $286,500 | $537,900 |
| White | 78% | 62% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| Asian | 12% | 6% |
| With Kids | 16% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 22 | 36 |
| Rentals | 69% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Blacksburg or Alexandria?
A: Blacksburg has a much smaller population count than Alexandria: 44079 compared with 154710 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Blacksburg or in Alexandria?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Blacksburg.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Blacksburg or Alexandria?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Blacksburg.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Blacksburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 69% for Blacksburg versus 56% for Alexandria.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Blacksburg may include: Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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