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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Alexandria Metro

Alexandria, LA · 2 counties · 145,035 residents · 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 $29,826. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,057. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

145,035
−3%since 1990
from 149,082 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 76 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+13%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
144K147K150K153K156K1990201020202024Alexandria
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,826
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,447 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,872
+62%since 1990
from $9,816 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,057
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,619 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
69.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
30.2% rent
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(107,800)
Black26.3%(39,196)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,693)
Asian0.7%(970)
Diversity Score52.6%(78,456)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(98,918)
Black27.9%(40,510)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,952)
Asian0.8%(1,095)
Diversity Score54.6%(79,204)
55
+4%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alexandria, LA?

Alexandria, LA has about 145,035 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, LA?

The typical household in Alexandria, LA earns about $29,826 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 $66,057, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, LA?

About 15.7% 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 20.7% of people in Alexandria, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, LA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,047 residents, a change of about -3 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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