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Alexandria, LA · 2 counties · 147,952 residents (2025 est.) · 1,967.86 sq mi
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Alexandria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,518.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149,622
+3%since 2000
from 145,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:147,952 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
144K147K150K153K156K1990201020202024Alexandria
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,303
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,826 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,953
+95%since 2000
from $15,872 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+1%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,518
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,057 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+41%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(98,918)
Black27.9%(40,510)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,952)
Asian0.8%(1,095)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(79,204)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(92,130)
Black28.4%(42,491)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(6,775)
Asian1.1%(1,617)
Other4.4%(6,609)
Diversity Score67%(100,262)
Segregation Score46.9%(70,197)
Diversity Score
67
+23%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
−8%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

AlexandriaCENTRAL42,938
What's inside

2 component counties

Rapides ParishCENTRAL125,877Grant Parish22,075
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, LA?

Alexandria, LA has about 149,622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, LA?

The typical household in Alexandria, LA earns about $56,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, LA expensive?

In Alexandria, LA, the median home is worth about $175,518, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, LA?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, LA?

About 19.5% of people in Alexandria, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 540 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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