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ARTICLE: Manassas In-Depth

The city of Manassas, Virginia, located in Manassas Park County, is 25 miles southwest of the nation's capital. Manassas is part of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, which has a population of over five million and is the eighth-largest metro area in the country. According to the 2003 U.S. Census Survey, the population of the city of Manassas is approximately 37,000.

The average per capita incomes in Manassas County and the entire Washington metro area are $36,106 and $46,782, respectively, which are both well above the national average of $33,050. The Washington metro area is quickly expanding with a growth rate of over 8 percent, greater than the national rate of 7.5 percent.

Manassas is just a short trip away from the nation's capital, where there is plenty to see and explore. Learn about past presidents by visiting the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, or stroll down the National Mall and check out an exhibition at one of the many free museums.

While some residents commute to Washington, many work at major corporations that support government efforts and have offices located in Manassas, such as:

• Lockheed Martin
• Micron Technology
• BAE Systems
• Oberon

Manassas, a great place to raise a family and pursue a career in public service or engineering, is a diverse city that's just a couple of train stops away from the exciting and fast-paced culture of Washington, DC.

Sources:

• US Bureau of Economic Analysis
• US Census Bureau, Manassas, Virginia
• City of Manassas

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