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Alexandria

Tennessee · 966 residents · 2.025 sq mi
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Alexandria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,406. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
966
+19%since 2000
from 814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6968299621K1K1990201020202024Alexandria
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,406
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,459
+31%since 2000
from $13,344 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(734)
Black7.7%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(155)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(895)
Black4.1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3%(29)
Diversity Score19.8%(191)
Diversity Score
20
+4%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
13.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Tennessee?

Alexandria, Tennessee has about 966 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Tennessee?

The typical household in Alexandria, Tennessee earns about $30,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, Tennessee expensive?

In Alexandria, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Tennessee?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, Tennessee?

About 22.1% of people in Alexandria, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 226 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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