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Alexander

New York · 509 residents · 0.437 sq mi
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Alexander has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $92,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
+6%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,165 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+7%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3774585406227031990201020202024Alexander
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,318
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,528 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,979
−18%since 2000
from $26,837 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(488)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian1.2%(6)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score8.7%(44)
Diversity Score
9
+178%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, New York?

Alexander, New York has about 509 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexander, New York?

The typical household in Alexander, New York earns about $54,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexander, New York expensive?

In Alexander, New York, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander, New York?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander, New York?

About 5.6% of people in Alexander, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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