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
Latitude & Longitude 42.8058,-93.4766
Altitude 1,270 feet / 387 meters
Time Zone UTC−06:00
Local time 09:58:38 (17th April 2026)
Density 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.06% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Alexander is located at 42°48'21"N 93°28'36"W (42.8058000, -93.4765900).

Alexander map

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Weather

77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
18 to 26 mph SW Friday

Showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Partly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 18 to 26 mph,...

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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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Alexander, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153296 Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls (IA) 50126

Closest post offices linked to Alexander.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Alexander Post Office Alexander (IA) 50420

Other places with the same name (6)

  • 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