Manassas had 44,332 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 17% since 2010. Age, income, households, housing and how it compares.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Every figure comes from the U.S. Census Bureau: the Vintage 2025 city population estimates, the 2000, 2010 and 2020 censuses, and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. Quick summary: Census QuickFacts for Manassas. Census Bureau questions: 1-800-923-8282. This page is updated when the bureau publishes new figures.
Manassas had an estimated 44,332 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau. That is 1,560 more people (3.6%) than the 2020 census count of 42,772, and 6,511 more (17.2%) than the 37,821 counted in 2010. The city added 854 people between 2023 and 2024 and 294 in the year to July 2025. Manassas is an independent city, so the Census Bureau counts it separately from Prince William County, which surrounds it.
What this means for you
- A young, family city: the median age is 34.8, and 26.9% of residents are under 18.
- Bigger households than the state: 3.02 people per household, against 2.52 for Virginia.
- Most residents own: about 71% of households own their home.
Population over time
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35,135 | 2000 census |
| 2010 | 37,821 | 2010 census |
| 2020 | 42,772 | 2020 census |
| 2021 | 42,777 | Vintage 2025 estimate (July 1) |
| 2022 | 42,734 | Vintage 2025 estimate |
| 2023 | 43,184 | Vintage 2025 estimate |
| 2024 | 44,038 | Vintage 2025 estimate |
| 2025 | 44,332 | Vintage 2025 estimate |
Since 2000 the city has grown by 9,197 people, or 26.2%.
Age, households and income
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, which averages five years of survey responses:
| Measure | Manassas | Prince William County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 36.3 | 39.0 |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | 26.4% | 21.7% |
| 65 and older | 10.6% | 11.3% | 16.7% |
| Median household income | $113,590 | $131,402 | $93,170 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 32.7% | 44.9% | 42.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.9% | 26.1% | 11.0% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.4% | 26.3% | 13.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.1 | 36.4 | 27.3 |
Housing
| Measure | Manassas |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 14,505 |
| Households | 14,203 |
| Average household size | 3.02 |
| Owner-occupied | 10,151 (71%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,052 (29%) |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $449,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,850 a month |
These are survey estimates from 2020 to 2024. For what homes are selling for now, see our home prices guide, which tracks Zillow’s monthly index.
How Manassas compares with its neighbors
| Place | 2010 census | 2020 census | 2025 estimate | Median household income (2020-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas (city) | 37,821 | 42,772 | 44,332 | $113,590 |
| Manassas Park (city) | 14,273 | 17,219 | 16,560 | $103,250 |
| Prince William County | 402,002 | 482,204 | 502,966 | $131,402 |
| Virginia | 8,001,024 | 8,631,393 | 8,880,107 | $93,170 |
Manassas Park, the independent city next door, grew faster in the 2010s (20.6%) but has lost about 3.8% of its population since 2020, by the bureau’s estimates. Prince William County grew 20.0% from 2010 to 2020 and 4.3% since. Manassas’s 3.6% growth since 2020 is ahead of the state’s 2.9%.
The unincorporated communities around the city have no annual estimates, but the 2020-2024 survey puts Centreville at about 71,706 people (median household income $139,510), Linton Hall at 41,876 ($178,915), Buckhall at 21,602 ($180,021), Sudley at 19,162 ($94,309) and Bull Run at 16,859 ($89,679).
Notes on the numbers
- Census counts (2000, 2010, 2020) are full counts on April 1 of those years.
- Population estimates are the bureau’s July 1 figures, revised every year; this page uses Vintage 2025, published in 2026.
- American Community Survey figures are survey estimates with margins of error, averaged over 2020 to 2024. Small differences between places may not be meaningful.
Related: Manassas home prices, schools and moving to Manassas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Manassas, Virginia?
The Census Bureau estimates the City of Manassas had 44,332 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 42,772.
How fast is Manassas growing?
Manassas grew 13.1% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 37,821 to 42,772, and another 3.6% to an estimated 44,332 by 2025.
What is the median household income in Manassas?
$113,590 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $131,402 in Prince William County and $93,170 statewide.
How many households are in Manassas?
About 14,203 households, averaging 3.02 people each, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. About 71% own their homes.
Is Manassas in Prince William County?
No. Manassas is an independent city, so the Census Bureau counts it separately from Prince William County, which surrounds it.
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