Alexandria, LA

Living in Alexandria

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 34
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 13
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 23
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Schools 69
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Residents

47k Population -556 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black55%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$619 Median Monthly Rent +$130 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alexandria

United States45
Louisiana59
Alexandria Metro Area75
Rapides Parish81

Property Crime in Alexandria

United States48
Louisiana69
Alexandria Metro Area84
Rapides Parish91

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 5 0
Feb 52 5 0
Mar 59 5 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 3 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 58 6 0
Dec 50 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alexandria

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado31
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Longleaf Hospital
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Airports

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