State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,100.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.16%
Growth Since 2010
11.54%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Alexandria is a city located in Hanson County South Dakota. With a 2020 population of 686, it is the 90th largest city in South Dakota and the 11967th largest city in the United States . Alexandria is currently growing at a rate of 3.16% annually and its population has increased by 11.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 615 in 2010. Alexandria reached it's highest population of 686 in 2021. Spanning over 1 miles, Alexandria has a population density of 1,100 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alexandria is $58,925 with a poverty rate of 3.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $850 per month, and the median house value is $107,300. The median age in Alexandria is 30.6 years, 24 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alexandria was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 702 | 99.43% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.57% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 242 | 2.92 | 83.5 |
| Married | 119 | 3.9 | 93.3 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.08 | 75 |
| Female | 32 | 3.19 | 65.6 |
| Male | 7 | 7 | 100 |
3.8
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 3.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 7.46% |
| High School Graduate | 129 | 33.16% |
| Some College | 78 | 20.05% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 14.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 18.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.34% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 347 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.08%.
98.89% of Alexandria residents speak only English, while 1.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.47% of the population.
3.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.97%
Male Poverty Rate
3.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alexandria is White, with 4.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alexandria is White, with 4.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.39%.
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 8.03% |
8.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
100.00% of Alexandria residents were born in the United States, with 81.02% having been born in South Dakota. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 686 | 21 | 3.16% |
| 2020 | 665 | 21 | 3.26% |
| 2019 | 644 | 21 | 3.37% |
| 2018 | 623 | -8 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 631 | 7 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 624 | -3 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 627 | -7 | -1.10% |
| 2014 | 634 | 5 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 629 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 626 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 623 | 10 | 1.63% |
| 2010 | 613 | 0.00% |