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Alexander

North Dakota · 319 residents · 1.242 sq mi
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Alexander is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $233,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 283%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
+47%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
257 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−14%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012372733093451990201020202024Alexander
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,743
+113%since 2000
from $11,630 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,900
+283%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+85%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(11)
Diversity Score
3
−8%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−4%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.2%
−41.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, North Dakota?

Alexander, North Dakota has about 319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alexander, North Dakota earns about $81,250 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 $233,900.

How educated are people in Alexander, North Dakota?

About 7.6% 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 2.7% 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 104 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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