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Alexandria

Kentucky · 8,477 residents · 6.923 sq mi
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Alexandria is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,027. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $161,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,477
+2%since 2000
from 8,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,224 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+8%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K10K11K1990201020202024Alexandria
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,027
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,991
+27%since 2000
from $22,001 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(8,153)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(63)
Asian0.5%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(256)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,195)
Black0.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1%(89)
Asian0.7%(60)
Other1.9%(164)
Diversity Score10.1%(856)
Diversity Score
10
+227%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% 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
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Kentucky?

Alexandria, Kentucky has about 8,477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Kentucky?

The typical household in Alexandria, Kentucky earns about $73,027 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 $161,400, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Kentucky?

About 23.2% 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 4.6% 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 3,045 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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