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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alexandria

Kentucky · 8,286 residents · 6.923 sq mi
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Alexandria is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,409. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $116,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,286
+53%since 1990
from 5,432 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,197 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 785 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+6%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K8K10K11K1990201020202024Alexandria
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,409
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,008 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,001
+60%since 1990
from $13,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$116,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$531
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
84.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
15.2% rent
2.1
+11%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(5,423)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score0.4%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(8,153)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(63)
Asian0.5%(38)
Diversity Score3.1%(256)
3
+647%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Kentucky?

Alexandria, Kentucky has about 8,286 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Kentucky?

The typical household in Alexandria, Kentucky earns about $55,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, Kentucky expensive?

In Alexandria, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $116,800, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Kentucky?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, Kentucky?

About 4.0% of people in Alexandria, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,854 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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