State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
28.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,594.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.84%
Growth Since 2010
-4.84%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
150,587
World Population Review
Alexandria, Louisiana Population 2021
45,412
Alexandria is a city located in Rapides Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 45,412, it is the 9th largest city in Louisiana and the 864th largest city in the United States . Alexandria is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -4.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,723 in 2010. Alexandria reached it's highest population of 51,648 in 1980. Spanning over 29 miles, Alexandria has a population density of 1,594 people per square mile.
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 Alexandria was:
- 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%
The current population of Alexandria, Louisiana is 45,412 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 46,564.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 47,723.
Alexandria, Louisiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Alexandria Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Alexandria Population by Race
Alexandria Population Pyramid $2021
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Alexandria Population by Age
Alexandria Households and Families
| 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
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Alexandria Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Alexandria Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Alexandria Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Alexandria Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,838
Average Earnings
$34,878
Average Male
$29,340
Average Female
Alexandria Earnings by Educational Attainment
Alexandria Language by Age
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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 Language
Alexandria Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 369 | 93 | 25.20% |
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 White, with 8.10% 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 Poverty
Alexandria Poverty Rate by Education
Alexandria Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Alexandria Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Alexandria Marital Status
Alexandria Veterans by War
Alexandria Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Alexandria Veterans by Education
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14.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
Alexandria Veterans by Education
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57.2%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Alexandria Employment by Age
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Alexandria Employment by Race
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Alexandria Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Alexandria Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |