Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Alexandria: Largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Alexandria is a city located in the county of Rapides Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,723 and a population density of 634 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 45,573 inhabitants.
The city was created 205 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Alexandria
| Population : | 45,573 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Rapides Parish |
| Postal code : | 71301-03, 06–07, 09, 11, 15 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 75.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 10:10:37 (31st January 2023) |
| Density : | 605 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alexandria is located at 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W (31.3112900, -92.4451400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alexandria decreased by 4.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 47,723 | - | census |
| 2011 | 48,061 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,089 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,311 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,128 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 47,761 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,544 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 47,035 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 46,564 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,180 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 45,573 | -1.33% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,548 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,728 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,723 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,730 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 95.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 871 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,353 |
Alexandria zip code is 71301.
County name: Rapides, County
fips: 22079
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,353 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,108 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $434 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $635 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 10 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,085 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,457 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,145 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 559,293 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 120,636 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,849 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,028 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,253 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 461 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,025 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 172,553 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,049 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,148 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 572 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 353 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,065 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 968 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 16.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 982.91 |
People born in Alexandria (95)
People born in Alexandria, including actress Faith Ford, actor Muse Watson, writer Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, .
List
- James Madison Wells (Governor of Louisiana (1808-1899)) he was born in 08/01/1808
- Arna Bontemps (American poet, novelist) he was born in 13/10/1902
- John Ardoin (Music critic of The Dallas Morning News for thirty-two years) he was born in 08/01/1935
- Harold B. McSween (American politician and businessman (1926-2002)) he was born in 19/07/1926
- Rich Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 18/12/1946
- Thomas M. Paschal (American politician (1845-1919)) he was born in 15/12/1845
- John Cooksey (American politician) he was born in 20/08/1941
- Evan Chambers (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1963
- Warren Morris (baseball player) he was born in 11/01/1974
- Russ Springer (American baseball player) he was born in 07/11/1968
- J. Tinsley Oden (American scientist in enginering) he was born in 25/12/1936
- Casson Ferguson (actor (1891-1929)) he was born in 29/05/1891
- Steve "Snapper" Jones (basketball player and analyst from the United States) he was born in 17/10/1942
- Alvin Benjamin Rubin (United States federal judge) he was born in 13/03/1920
- Arnold Jack Rosenthal (American politician) he was born in 09/05/1923
- Chris Boniol (American football player) he was born in 09/12/1971
- Bill Schroll (American football player (1926-2009)) he was born in 24/01/1926
- Blackshear M. Bryan (United States Army general) he was born in 08/02/1900
Schools in Alexandria
College & universities near Alexandria, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158088 | Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Alexandria (LA) | 71301 |
| 159568 | Louisiana College | Pineville (LA) | 71359 |
| 160199 | Pineville Beauty School | Pineville (LA) | 71360-0000 |
| 450128 | Blue Cliff College-Alexandria | Alexandria (LA) | 71301 |
| 469911 | Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria | Alexandria (LA) | 71301 |
Post offices near Alexandria
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Post Office | Alexandria (LA) | 71301 |
| Pinevill Post Office | Pineville (LA) | 71360 |
| South Park Station Post Office | Alexandria (LA) | 71302 |
| Westside Station Post Office | Alexandria (LA) | 71301 |
| Tioga Post Office | Tioga (LA) | 71477 |
Other cities in Rapides Parish
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Rapides Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Alexandria | 46,180 | Largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Pineville | 14,111 | Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana |
| Ball | 3,906 | Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States |
| Glenmora | 1,301 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Lecompte | 1,151 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Woodworth | 1,139 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Boyce | 968 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Forest Hill | 912 | Village in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Cheneyville | 574 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| McNary | 206 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Alexandria distances to largest Louisiana cities
