Manassas (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Manassas (city) is one of the places the data center build-out is physically happening. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 3 data centers in Manassas (city). Manassas (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Employers here counted 24,249 jobs in 2025, up 4.5% from 2019. Unemployment was 3.1% in August 2026, against 2.4% in 2019. Electrical contractors employ 316, at an average $87,906 a year.
Cities and towns in Manassas (city)
Manassas (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 Manassas (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 42,690 | 44,332 | ▲ 3.8% | 40th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 23,204 | 24,249 | ▲ 4.5% | 47th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $66,053 | $88,744 | ▲ 34.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.4% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.7pts | — |
44,332 people live here, up 3.8% since 2020.
Who powers Manassas (city)
No operating power plant is located in Manassas (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Manassas (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 24,249 | $88,744 | 1.00 |
| Electrical contractors | 316 | $87,906 | 1.81 |
| Data processing and hosting | 211 | $100,194 | 2.80 |
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 Manassas (city)
3 data centers in Manassas (city) are on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Manassas (city) and its neighbors
Of the 2 counties that border Manassas (city), Prince William 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas (city) | 44,332 | ▲ 4.5% | — | — | 3 | — |
| Manassas Park (city) | 16,560 | ▲ 0.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Prince William County | 502,966 | ▲ 9.7% | 786 MW | 60 MW | 260 | 1 |
More of Virginia
Manassas (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Manassas (city)?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 3 data centers in Manassas (city).
What county is Manassas, VA in?
Manassas is in Manassas (city), Virginia. About 44,332 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Manassas (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 24,249 jobs in 2025 against 23,204 in 2019 (+4.5%, BLS QCEW).
Does Manassas (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Manassas (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.