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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Alexandria Metro

Alexandria, LA · 2 counties · 153,922 residents · 1,967.86 sq mi
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Alexandria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,514.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153,922
+6%since 2000
from 145,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
144K147K150K153K156K1990201020202024Alexandria
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,576
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,826 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,483
+35%since 2000
from $15,872 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,514
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,057 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(98,984)
Black29.5%(45,378)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4,349)
Asian1%(1,598)
Other2.1%(3,231)
Diversity Score62%(95,372)
Diversity Score
62
+13%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 153,922 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, LA?

The typical household in Alexandria, LA earns about $40,576 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 $106,514, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, LA?

About 18.3% 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 17.8% 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 4,840 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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