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Alexander

Arkansas · 614 residents · 2.258 sq mi
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Alexander has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,050. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 405 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $26,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
614
+194%since 1990
from 209 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.9
+84%since 1990
from 17.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
09812K3K4K1990201020202024Alexander
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.8%(54)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(40)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(39)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.4%(27)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.3%(45)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3419.4%(119)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.7%(84)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.7%(72)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.9%(67)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747%(43)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.1%(19)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.8%(5)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,050
+85%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,361 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,157
+240%since 1990
from $4,461 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.8%
−26.5 ptssince 1990
from 39.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,700
−48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
12.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(37)
Black82.3%(172)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(422)
Black26.7%(164)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian1%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.9%(498)
Honduran8.5%(305)
Guatemalan3.4%(122)
Panamanian1.2%(43)
Salvadoran0.5%(19)
Puerto Rican0.3%(12)
Asian origin
Sri Lankan0.8%(30)
Ancestry
English6.2%(221)
Irish6.2%(221)
American5.4%(194)
German3.1%(112)
Italian2%(73)
Dutch1.4%(50)
West Indian1.2%(43)
Jamaican1.2%(43)
Polish0.9%(33)
Norwegian0.5%(19)
Scottish0.5%(18)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.4%(14)
Lithuanian0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Honduran population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+25.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+2%since 1990
from 13.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.5%(57)
Married50.7%(109)
Widowed5.1%(11)
Divorced17.7%(38)
Women 15+
Never married19.1%(54)
Married41.3%(117)
Widowed14.1%(40)
Divorced25.4%(72)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, Arkansas?

Alexander, Arkansas has about 614 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexander, Arkansas?

The typical household in Alexander, Arkansas earns about $30,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexander, Arkansas expensive?

In Alexander, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $26,700, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander, Arkansas?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander, Arkansas?

About 12.8% of people in Alexander, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 405 residents, a change of about 194 percent over that period.

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

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