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Alexandria

South Dakota · 655 residents (2025 est.) · 0.624 sq mi
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Alexandria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,679. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $180,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
692
+23%since 2000
from 563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,109 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:655 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4935876827768711990201020202024Alexandria
2024692
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,679
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,006
+173%since 2000
from $16,120 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+44.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+28%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,200
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+27%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(648)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(38)
Diversity Score15%(104)
Diversity Score
15
+1585%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, South Dakota?

Alexandria, South Dakota has about 692 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, South Dakota?

The typical household in Alexandria, South Dakota earns about $102,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, South Dakota expensive?

In Alexandria, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $180,200, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, South Dakota?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, South Dakota?

About 3.3% of people in Alexandria, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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