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Alexander

Kansas · 47 residents (2025 est.) · 0.259 sq mi
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Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24
−68%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+20%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:47 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
18365472901990201020202024Alexander
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,696
+118%since 2000
from $11,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+6%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance35.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical35.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing21.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
48.4%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(1)
Diversity Score10%(2)
Diversity Score
10
+204%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−68.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
79.2%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
20.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.0%
+34.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.0%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
43.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, Kansas?

Alexander, Kansas has about 24 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Alexander, Kansas?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander, Kansas?

About 16.7% of people in Alexander, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -71 percent over that period.

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