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CITY · 2010 ACS

Alexandria

Alabama · 3,917 residents · 11.135 sq mi
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Alexandria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,917
+6%since 2000
from 3,692 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
39.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K2000201020202024Alexandria
20243K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.2%(244)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.1%(278)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.5%(292)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.1%(277)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.7%(184)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.7%(460)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.6%(570)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416%(627)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.6%(493)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.5%(292)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.1%(160)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1%(40)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,324
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,761 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,647
+18%since 2000
from $18,313 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+6%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alexandria on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,253)
Black9.8%(360)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(24)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(3,411)
Black10.2%(400)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(35)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.3%(12)
Ancestry
American20.8%(778)
Irish15.1%(567)
German8.6%(322)
English7%(264)
Italian1.5%(56)
Scottish1.4%(51)
Czech1.2%(46)
Russian1.2%(46)
French1.1%(43)
Dutch0.7%(27)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.5%(18)
Canadian0.3%(13)
Croatian0.3%(13)
Greek0.3%(13)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married18.4%(231)
Married72.3%(910)
Widowed1.7%(21)
Divorced7.6%(96)
Women 15+
Never married24.4%(406)
Married52.5%(872)
Widowed12%(200)
Divorced11%(183)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Alabama?

Alexandria, Alabama has about 3,917 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Alabama?

The typical household in Alexandria, Alabama earns about $41,324 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 $115,000, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Alabama?

About 11.5% 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 19.4% of people in Alexandria, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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