Alexandria, Louisiana Population 2022
Alexandria is a city located in Rapides Parish Louisiana. Alexandria has a 2020 population of 45,028. Alexandria is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -6.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,965 in 2010.
The average household income in Alexandria is $69,019 with a poverty rate of 24.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $831 per month, and the median house value is $148,900. The median age in Alexandria is 38.6 years, 36 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
Alexandria Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alexandriawas:
- Black or African American: 55.29%
- White: 39.62%
- Asian: 2.05%
- Two or more races: 1.60%
- Other race: 0.78%
- Native American: 0.66%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 150,587 | -725 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 151,312 | -725 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 152,037 | -725 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 152,762 | -787 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 153,549 | -575 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 154,124 | 42 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 154,082 | -476 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 154,558 | -65 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 154,623 | 223 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 154,400 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2011 | 154,402 | 306 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 154,096 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25,992 | 55.29% |
| White | 18,624 | 39.62% |
| Asian | 965 | 2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 753 | 1.60% |
| Some Other Race | 369 | 0.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 309 | 0.66% |
Alexandria Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,920 | 2.5 | 51 |
| Non Family | 6,987 | 1.24 | 42 |
| Married | 6,035 | 3.2 | 72.8 |
| Female | 3,895 | 3.45 | 37.1 |
| Male | 1,003 | 3.45 | 35.8 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,619 | 5.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,361 | 10.49% |
| High School Graduate | 10,695 | 33.37% |
| Some College | 7,073 | 22.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,501 | 4.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,291 | 13.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,514 | 10.96% |
Alexandria Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16,666 | 12,977 | 2,136 |
| White | 13,494 | 12,566 | 4,863 |
| Hispanic | 698 | 588 | 302 |
| Asian | 661 | 515 | 320 |
| 2+ Races | 403 | 342 | 164 |
| Other Race | 235 | 125 | 45 |
| Native American | 196 | 150 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.41%.
$31,838
Average Earnings
$34,878
Average Male
$29,340
Average Female
Alexandria Language by Age
Alexandria Language
94.30% of Alexandria residents speak only English, while 5.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
Alexandria Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25,155 | 8,977 | 35.69% |
| White | 17,076 | 1,383 | 8.10% |
| Asian | 950 | 233 | 24.53% |
| Multiple | 752 | 180 | 23.94% |
| Native | 289 | 141 | 48.79% |
| Hispanic | 1,101 | 100 | 9.08% |
| Other | 93 | NaN% |
24.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.20%
Male Poverty Rate
24.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alexandria
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alexandria is Native, with 48.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alexandria is Multiple, with 23.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.00%.
Alexandria Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Alexandria Married by Age and Sex
Alexandria Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Alexandria Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,739 | 11.43% |
| Black | 1,738 | 8.95% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 11.89% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 9.59% |
| Native American | 13 | 5.56% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.26% |
Alexandria Veterans by Education
14.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.24%
Born in Alexandria
96.89%
Native Born
3.11%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.89% of Alexandria residents were born in the United States, with 79.24% having been born in Louisiana. 1.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45,028 | -384 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 45,412 | -384 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 45,796 | -384 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 46,180 | -384 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 46,564 | -471 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 47,035 | -509 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 47,544 | -217 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 47,761 | -367 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 48,128 | -183 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 48,311 | 222 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 48,089 | 28 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 48,061 | 96 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 47,965 | 1,623 | 0.34% |
| 2000 | 46,342 | -2,846 | -0.59% |
| 1990 | 49,188 | -2,460 | -0.49% |
| 1980 | 51,648 | 9,837 | 2.14% |
| 1970 | 41,811 | 1,532 | 0.37% |
| 1960 | 40,279 | 5,366 | 1.44% |
| 1950 | 34,913 | 7,847 | 2.58% |
| 1940 | 27,066 | 4,041 | 1.63% |
| 1930 | 23,025 | 5,515 | 2.78% |
| 1920 | 17,510 | 6,297 | 4.56% |
| 1910 | 11,213 | 5,565 | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 5,648 | 2,787 | 7.04% |
| 1890 | 2,861 | 0.00% |