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Alexandria

Indiana · 5,145 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Alexandria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,059. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,115 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,145
−18%since 2000
from 6,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,701 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,069 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Alexandria
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,059
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,359 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,345
+18%since 2000
from $15,578 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(6,108)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1%(62)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(244)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,963)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(89)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other2.5%(131)
Diversity Score11.6%(596)
Diversity Score
12
+197%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Indiana?

Alexandria, Indiana has about 5,145 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Indiana?

The typical household in Alexandria, Indiana earns about $36,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, Indiana expensive?

In Alexandria, Indiana, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Indiana?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, Indiana?

About 17.7% of people in Alexandria, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 564 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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