Alexandria (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Alexandria (city) is not a build-out site today. It feels the boom through the grid it shares, the utilities that serve it and the work nearby. Alexandria (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Next door, Fairfax County has 45 data centers. Employers here counted 80,604 jobs in 2025, down 11.4% from 2019. Construction employs 2,199, up 13.5% since 2019. Unemployment was 3.0% in August 2026, against 2.1% in 2019.
Cities and towns in Alexandria (city)
Alexandria (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Alexandria (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 159,147 | 160,662 | ▲ 1.0% | 13th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 90,924 | 80,604 | ▼ 11.4% | 128th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $79,329 | $93,636 | ▲ 18.0% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,938 | 2,199 | ▲ 13.5% | 36th of 83 by growth |
| Data processing and hosting jobs (2019 → 2025) | 243 | 195 | ▼ 19.8% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.1% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.9pts | — |
160,662 people live here, up 1.0% since 2020.
Who powers Alexandria (city)
No operating power plant is located in Alexandria (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Alexandria (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 80,604 | $93,636 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 2,199 | $94,087 | 0.51 |
| Data processing and hosting | 195 | $141,525 | 0.78 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Alexandria (city)
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Alexandria (city). Virginia has 13 local measures on record statewide, and 2 neighboring counties have one: Fairfax County, Prince George's County.
Alexandria (city) and its neighbors
Of the 4 counties that border Alexandria (city), Fairfax County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria (city) | 160,662 | ▼ 11.4% | — | — | — | — |
| Arlington County | 243,931 | ▼ 0.8% | — | — | — | — |
| District of Columbia DC | 693,645 | ▼ 4.4% | 72 MW | 6 MW | 9 | — |
| Fairfax County | 1,167,873 | ▲ 2.0% | 133 MW | — | 45 | 1 |
| Prince George's County MD | 970,374 | ▲ 1.9% | 3,100 MW | 12 MW | 5 | 3 |
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Alexandria (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Alexandria (city)?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Alexandria (city). The nearest activity on record is next door in Fairfax County.
What county is Alexandria, VA in?
Alexandria is in Alexandria (city), Virginia. About 160,662 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Alexandria (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 80,604 jobs in 2025 against 90,924 in 2019 (-11.4%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 1,938 to 2,199.
Does Alexandria (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Alexandria (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.