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Alexander

Arkansas · 3,385 residents · 2.258 sq mi
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Alexander has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,693. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,771 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $99,100. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 147%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,385
+451%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,499 / sq mi
+451%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
−6%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
09812K3K4K1990201020202024Alexander
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,693
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,093
+39%since 2000
from $15,157 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+116%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(1,230)
Black20.3%(687)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(1,272)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other5.5%(185)
Diversity Score85.7%(2,901)
Diversity Score
86
+55%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+61.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, Arkansas?

Alexander, Arkansas has about 3,385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexander, Arkansas?

The typical household in Alexander, Arkansas earns about $51,693 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 $99,100, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander, Arkansas?

About 25.6% 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 24.9% 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 3,176 residents, a change of about 1520 percent over that period.

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

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