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Alexander

Iowa · 175 residents · 4.268 sq mi
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Alexander has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
+6%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−24%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261591912232561990201020202024Alexander
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,714
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,765
+85%since 2000
from $14,995 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.639
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−51.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
+64.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−15%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(14)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(28)
Diversity Score
16
+82%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% 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
2.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, Iowa?

Alexander, Iowa has about 175 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexander, Iowa?

The typical household in Alexander, Iowa earns about $30,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexander, Iowa expensive?

In Alexander, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander, Iowa?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander, Iowa?

About 21.5% of people in Alexander, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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