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Manassas Park, Virginia
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| Manassas Park, Virginia | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Virginia | ||
| Incorporated | 1975 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Frank Jones | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) | ||
| - Land | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) | ||
| Population (2000) | |||
| - Total | 10,290 | ||
| - Density | 4,129.0/sq mi (1,595.6/km²) | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| FIPS code | 51-48968GR2 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1495894GR3 | ||
| Website: City of Manassas Park | |||
Manassas Park is a city in Virginia. Like all Virginia municipalities incorporated as cities, it is an independent city and not part of any county; it is bordered by the city of Manassas and Prince William County. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Manassas Park (along with City of Manassas) with Prince William County for statistical purposes. The population was 10,290 at the 2000 census. This city is a part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Manassas Park was incorporated as a city in 1975 and was incorporated as a town in 1957.
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Manassas Park is located at (38.773564, -77.453542)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²), all land.
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 10,290 people, 3,254 households, and 2,557 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,595.6/km² (4,129.0/mi²). There were 3,365 housing units at an average density of 521.8/km² (1,350.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.79% White, 11.17% African American, 0.44% Native American, 4.06% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 8.14% from other races, and 3.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.00% of the population. 15.0% of the population was foreign born.
By 2005 53.2% of the population of Manassas Park was non-Hispanic whites. 11.7% of the population was African-American. Native Americans constituted 0.5% of the population. Asians were now 6.1% of the population. Latinos were now 28.7% of the city's population.
There were 3,254 households out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 40.1% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,794, and the median income for a family was $61,075. Males had a median income of $38,643 versus $30,942 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,048. About 4.7% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Manassas Park has experienced a division between the city; those of the Blooms Crossing development area (which include the new Park Center, and recently announced Blooms Grove Station) which represents the more traditional demographics of the rapidly growing Northern Virginia megalopolis; residents with post-secondary education, larger disposable incomes, and newly designed communities. The aforementioned area is in stark contrast to the original section of Manassas Park, which includes large sections of older homes indicative of small tract residences that many feel signify poor urban development and planning (and whose modifications on small tracts of land are thought to further the misconception of the poverty label often attached with this section of the city), a large immigrant population, and a substantive income disparity as compared to the Blooms Crossing development area. Residents of Northern Virginia feel that the responsible redevelopment of the older section of Manassas Park is imperative to redefining the reputation of Manassas Park in general and attracting more affluent residents to the city.
The city of Manassas Park is served by Manassas Park City Schools.
The Manassas Park Police Department offers many services, including animal control, a narcotics and gang task force, and a K-9 unit. The department maintains 50+ employees and officers, and the city has recently constructed a modern 3 story police station in 2007 to replace the aging old station, with highly advanced security and multimedia systems provided by ACNS, a local Manassas Park telecommunications and security company.
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