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Alexandria

Alabama · 3,475 residents · 11.135 sq mi
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Alexandria has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,089. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,700. Households here earn about 33% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,475
−6%since 2000
from 3,692 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
312 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+17%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K2000201020202024Alexandria
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,089
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,761 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,874
+118%since 2000
from $18,313 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−7%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,253)
Black9.8%(360)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(24)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score25%(922)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,875)
Black5.7%(198)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other11.1%(384)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,303)
Diversity Score
38
+50%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Alabama?

Alexandria, Alabama has about 3,475 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Alabama?

The typical household in Alexandria, Alabama earns about $85,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, Alabama expensive?

In Alexandria, Alabama, the median home is worth about $197,700, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Alabama?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, Alabama?

About 11.0% of people in Alexandria, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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