City of Manassas Park, Virginia
Quick answer: The City of Manassas Park is an independent city in Virginia. Its estimated population in 2025 was 16,560, down 3.8% since 2020. It covers about 3 square miles of land.
| Type | independent city |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 16,560 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 17,161 |
| Change 2020–2025 | -3.5% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 91 of 133 |
Overview
The City of Manassas Park is one of Virginia's 38 independent cities. In Virginia, an independent city is not part of any county; it runs its own local government, courts and schools.[1] Its founding date is recorded as 1975.[2] The name comes from Manassas National Battlefield Park.[2]
Population of Manassas Park
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of the City of Manassas Park at 16,560 in July 2025, down 3.8% from the April 2020 base of 17,217.[1] That made it 91st of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 125th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 135 births and 245 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 110.[1] More people moved away to other parts of the United States than moved in. Net domestic migration was -1,271. Moves from abroad added 687.[1]
Geography
The City of Manassas Park covers 3.0 square miles of land and 0.0 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 131st of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 5,458 people per square mile in 2025, so it is one of the more densely settled places in the state. Its geographic center lies near 38.77° N, 77.44° W.[3]
The city borders the City of Manassas and Prince William County.[4]
Frequently asked questions
Is Manassas Park in a county?
No. Manassas Park is an independent city, so it is not part of any county.
What is the population of the City of Manassas Park?
About 16,560 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is the City of Manassas Park?
About 3 square miles of land, plus 0.0 square miles of water.
References
- [1] U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025 (Vintage 2025) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] Wikidata, Manassas Park city, Virginia (open data, CC0) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [3] U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files: Counties – last checked 11/08/2026
- [4] U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File (2024) – last checked 11/08/2026
Official website: www.cityofmanassaspark.us
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