Alexandria Metro Area, LA
Living in the Alexandria Metro Area
Bikeability26
Walkability32
Commute70
Public Transit31
Affordability86
Public Safety26
Airports5
Hospitals24
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
153kPopulation+835 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black29%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$598Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Alexandria Metro Area
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in the Alexandria Metro Area
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 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 the Alexandria Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado40
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alexandria Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alexandria Metro Area, LA
Hope Baptist School
2 miles, S
Montessori Educational Center
3 miles, E
Alexandria Country Day School
3 miles, SE
Holy Savior Menard High School
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Alexandria Metro Area, LA
Louisiana College
7 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
13 miles, SE
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
44 miles, NW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
83 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alexandria Metro Area, LA
Longleaf Hospital
3 miles, SE
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Alexandria
4 miles, E
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
5 miles, E
Rapides Regional Medical Center
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Alexandria Metro Area, LA
Alexandria International Airport
0 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
84 miles, SE
Monroe Regional Airport
87 miles, N
Lake Charles Regional Airport
92 miles, SW