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Manassas Park, Virginia is 8 miles NW of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 24 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The city is considered part of the Washington metropolitan area. Manassas Park has a population of 10,290.
In Manassas Park, about 55% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Approximately 27% of Manassas Park is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Virginia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, Manassas Park is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Manassas Park had a median family income of $61,075. Manassas Park is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Manassas Park finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Manassas Park ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 79% of housing units in Manassas Park are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Manassas Park pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Manassas Park, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Manassas Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Manassas Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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