State
County
Land Area
0.6 sq mi
Density
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 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. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males.
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% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 347 | 85 |
| Multiple 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% |