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More about Alexandria Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 128,283. It is located on the west bank of the Potomac River, six miles south of Washington, DC. Like the rest of Northern Virginia, as well as southern Maryland, Alexandria is shaped by its proximity to the nations capital. It is largely populated by professionals working in the federal civil service, the U.S. military, or for one of the many private companies which contract to provide services to the federal government. The latter are known locally as beltway bandits, after the Capital Beltway, an expressway that circles Washington, DC. Alexandrias largest employer by far is the U.S. Department of Defense -- since The Pentagon is in neighboring Arlington County -- and two of its four largest private employers are the Institute for Defense Analyses and the Center for Naval Analyses, according to city statistics. Alexandria is home to numerous associations, charities, and non-profit organizations including the national headquarters of groups such as the United Way. The historic center of Alexandria, known as Old Town, is a major draw for tourists and those seeking nightlife without crossing the Potomac River. Like Old Town, most Alexandria neighborhoods are wealthy, high-status suburbs. In 2002, an assessed-value study of homes and condominiums found that about 40 percent were in the highest bracket, worth $250,000 or more. Alexandria landmarks include the United States Patent and Trademark Office, George Washington Masonic National Memorial (also known as the Masonic Temple), Gadsbys Tavern, Old Town, Christ Church, the Lyceum theater, Market Square and the Virginia Theological Seminary. Market Square in Old Town, pictured above, was once the site of the second-largest slave market in the United States. Today it contains a large fountain and extensive landscaping, as well as a weekly farmers market in warmer months. Alexandrias public high school, T.C. Williams, and its legendary former football coach, Herman Mad Dog Boone, were featured in the 2000 motion picture, "Remember the Titans." Alexandria Demographics The Census Bureau designates Alexandria as part of the Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA). As of the census2 of 2000, there are 128,283 people, 61,889 households, and 27,726 families residing in the city. The population density is 3,262.9/kmÂ² (8,452.0/miÂ²). There are 64,251 housing units at an average density of 1,634.2/kmÂ² (4,233.2/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city is 59.79% White, 22.54% African American, 0.28% Native American, 5.65% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 7.38% from other races, and 4.27% from two or more races. 14.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 61,889 households out of which 18.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.2% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 55.2% are non-families. 43.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.04 and the average family size is 2.87. In the city the population is spread out with 16.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 43.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $56,054, and the median income for a family is $67,023. Males have a median income of $47,514 versus $41,254 for females. The per capita income for the city is $37,645. 8.9% of the population and 6.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Overnight...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s. Tuesday...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Wednesday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Thanksgiving Day...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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