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Manassas Park, VA


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Manassas Park, Virginia

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.

The People and Families of Manassas Park

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Manassas Park Housing

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.

Commuting

In Manassas Park, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Manassas Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Manassas Park Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Manassas Park Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Manassas Park People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Manassas Park Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Manassas Park Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Manassas Park, VA

Comparing Manassas Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men68
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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