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Alexandria

Alabama · 4,032 residents · 11.135 sq mi
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Alexandria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,126. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,032
+9%since 2000
from 3,692 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
362 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K2000201020202024Alexandria
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,126
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,761 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,545
+67%since 2000
from $18,313 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(3,390)
Black10.1%(408)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(54)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other9.1%(365)
Diversity Score43%(1,732)
Diversity Score
43
+72%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Alabama?

Alexandria, Alabama has about 4,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Alabama?

The typical household in Alexandria, Alabama earns about $85,126 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 $124,500, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Alabama?

About 18.2% 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 2.4% of people in Alexandria, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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