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Alexander

Arkansas · 2,901 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 $35,946. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,287 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,800. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,901
+372%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,285 / sq mi
+372%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
−3%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
09812K3K4K1990201020202024Alexander
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,946
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,050 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,424
+2%since 2000
from $15,157 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−4%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(422)
Black26.7%(164)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(339)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(1,875)
Black12.8%(372)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(563)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other1.8%(52)
Diversity Score65%(1,887)
Diversity Score
65
+18%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
38.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
50.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
0.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
Female
33.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−71.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, Arkansas?

Alexander, Arkansas has about 2,901 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexander, Arkansas?

The typical household in Alexander, Arkansas earns about $35,946 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 $30,800, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander, Arkansas?

About 4.1% 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 19.3% 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 2,692 residents, a change of about 1288 percent over that period.

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