Statistic Potomac West Alexandria Virginia
Population 24,852 158,309 8,535,519
Population density (sq mi) 11,622 10,600 218
Median age 35.8 36.8 37.8
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 48% 57%
Families w/ Kids under 18 49% 43% 44%
Speak English n/a 68% 84%
Speak Spanish n/a 14% 7%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Potomac West is 10% higher than Alexandria
  • The median age in Potomac West is 3% lower than Alexandria
  • In Potomac West 66.28% of the population is White
  • In Potomac West 12.59% of the population is Black
  • In Potomac West 2.98% of the population is Asian

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      Potomac West racial demographics

      Race Potomac West Alexandria Virginia
      White 66.28% 59.75% 68.75%
      Black 12.59% 21.86% 19.21%
      Asian 2.98% 6.69% 6.05%
      American Indian 0.47% 0.32% 0.26%
      Native Hawaiian 0.15% 0.06% 0.07%
      Mixed race 6.58% 5.91% 3.37%
      Other race 10.95% 5.41% 2.30%
      In Potomac West, 16.4% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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