Manassas Park (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
No data center or power plant project is on record in Manassas Park (city), but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Construction employs 1,079, down 15.2% since 2019, and construction is 5.4 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. Manassas Park (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Next door, Prince William County has 260 data centers. Unemployment was 3.2% in August 2026, against 2.1% in 2019. Employers here counted 3,759 jobs in 2025, up 0.5% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Manassas Park (city)
Manassas Park (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 Park (city)
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| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 17,161 | 16,560 | ▼ 3.5% | 91st of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 3,741 | 3,759 | ▲ 0.5% | 72nd of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $49,208 | $70,124 | ▲ 42.5% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,272 | 1,079 | ▼ 15.2% | 77th of 83 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 63 | 39 | ▼ 38.1% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.1% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.1pts | — |
16,560 people live here, down 3.5% since 2020. Electrical contractors employ 39, down 38.1% since 2019 against up 33.4% statewide, at an average $78,862 a year.
Who powers Manassas Park (city)
No operating power plant is located in Manassas Park (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Manassas Park (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 3,759 | $70,124 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 1,079 | $72,445 | 5.42 |
| Electrical contractors | 39 | $78,862 | 1.44 |
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 Park (city)
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Manassas Park (city). Virginia has 13 local measures on record statewide, and 1 neighboring county has one: Prince William County.
Manassas Park (city) and its neighbors
Of the 2 counties that border Manassas Park (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 Park (city) | 16,560 | ▲ 0.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Manassas (city) | 44,332 | ▲ 4.5% | — | — | 3 | — |
| Prince William County | 502,966 | ▲ 9.7% | 786 MW | 60 MW | 260 | 1 |
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Manassas Park (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Manassas Park (city)?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Manassas Park (city). The nearest activity on record is next door in Prince William County.
What county is Manassas Park, VA in?
Manassas Park is in Manassas Park (city), Virginia. About 16,560 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Manassas Park (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 3,759 jobs in 2025 against 3,741 in 2019 (+0.5%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 1,272 to 1,079.
Does Manassas Park (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Manassas Park (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.