Alexander, New York
Alexander: Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America
About
Alexander is a city located in the county of Genesee in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 509 and a population density of 449 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 489 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Alexander
| Population : | 489 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Genesee County |
| Postal code : | 14005 |
| Area : | 1.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 932 feet / 284 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:32:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 432 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alexander is located at 42°54'4"N 78°15'24"W (42.9011700, -78.2566800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alexander decreased by 4.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 509 | - | census |
| 2011 | 510 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 508 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 503 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 499 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 500 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 498 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 497 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 496 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 494 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 489 | -1.02% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,009 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 33,920 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 36,915 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 33,920 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 93.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,304 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 35,263 |
Alexander zip code is 14005.
County name: Genesee, County
fips: 36037
Alexander, Da-o-sa-no-geh
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 35,263 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $289,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,735 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $534 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,089 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 450 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,529 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,840 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 863,879 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,987 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,381 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,578 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,989 |
| 2019 total employment : | 15,244 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 552,512 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 5,470 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,113 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,284 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,501 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 362 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,575 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 467 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,282 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 88.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 383.42 |
Schools in Alexander
College & universities near Alexander, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431196 | Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Batavia (NY) | 14020 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alexander, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Alexander
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Post Office | Alexander (NY) | 14005 |
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 , Maine human settlement in Washington County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 486 people.
- Alexander , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 159 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 Genesee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Genesee County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Batavia | 6,861 | Town in New York |
| Le Roy | 4,233 | City in Genesee County, New York, United States |
| Pembroke | 4,119 | Town in New York, United States |
| Brookville | 3,592 | Village in New York, United States |
| Darien | 3,006 | Town in Genesee County, New York, United States |
| Pavilion | 2,335 | Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America |
| Stafford | 2,312 | Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America |
| Elba | 2,233 | Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America |
| Byron | 2,220 | Town in New York, United States |
| Oakfield | 1,762 | City in United States of America |
| Alabama | 1,726 | Town in New York, United States |
| Bergen | 1,073 | Village in Genesee County, New York, United States |
| Corfu | 702 | Village in New York, U. |
