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Alexandria, AL
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Alexandria profile


Living in Alexandria



Alexandria is a very small town located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 4,032 people and two associated neighborhoods, Alexandria is the 144th largest community in Alabama.

Alexandria is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Alexandria’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The education level of Alexandria citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.46% of adults 25 and older in Alexandria have a college degree.

The per capita income in Alexandria in 2018 was $35,542, which is wealthy relative to Alabama, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $142,168 for a family of four. However, Alexandria contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Alexandria is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Alexandria home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Alexandria residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Alexandria include English, Irish, German, Italian, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Alexandria is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and German/Yiddish.