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North Dakota · 325 residents (2025 est.) · 1.242 sq mi
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Alexander is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,953. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $229,200. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 210%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
+18%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−19%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:325 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2012372733093451990201020202024Alexander
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,953
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,643
+292%since 2000
from $11,630 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
+57.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
−23%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,200
+210%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(18)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other3.1%(8)
Diversity Score24.3%(62)
Diversity Score
24
+571%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.9% 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
15.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
+27.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, North Dakota?

Alexander, North Dakota has about 255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexander, North Dakota?

The typical household in Alexander, North Dakota earns about $121,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexander, North Dakota expensive?

In Alexander, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $229,200, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander, North Dakota?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander, North Dakota?

About 0.4% of people in Alexander, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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