Alexander, Iowa
Alexander: City in Iowa
About
Alexander is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 175 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 159 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Alexander
| Population : | 159 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 50420 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 11.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,270 feet / 387 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 15:29:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alexander is located at 42°48'21"N 93°28'36"W (42.8058000, -93.4765900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alexander decreased by 10.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 175 | - | census |
| 2011 | 174 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 169 | -2.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 169 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 168 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 166 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 164 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 164 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 161 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 161 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 159 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Alexander zip code is 50420.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 19069
Schools in Alexander
College & universities near Alexander, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153296 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls (IA) | 50126 |
Post offices near Alexander
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Post Office | Alexander (IA) | 50420 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Alexander , Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 3,340 people.
- Alexander , Ohio township in Athens County, Ohio with a population of 2,821 people.
- Alexander , New York human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America with a population of 489 people.
- Alexander , Maine human settlement in Washington County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 486 people.
- Alexander , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 57 people.
- Alexander , North Dakota city in McKenzie County, North Dakota with a population of 24 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7,206 | City in Franklin County, Missouri |
| Hampton | 4,162 | City in Iowa |
| Oakland | 1,491 | City located in Iowa, United States |
| Sheffield | 1,096 | City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States |
| Latimer | 463 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Coulter | 261 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hansell | 89 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Popejoy | 74 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
