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Alexander

Iowa · 164 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 $41,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 36.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−1%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−19%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261591912232561990201020202024Alexander
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,233
+35%since 2000
from $14,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.3%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical24.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(29)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.3%(66)
Diversity Score
40
+360%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, Iowa?

Alexander, Iowa has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexander, Iowa?

The typical household in Alexander, Iowa earns about $41,875 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 $42,100, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander, Iowa?

About 9.4% 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 36.3% of people in Alexander, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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