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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 46,180 inhabitants.
The city was created 203 years ago in 1817.
Geography
Alexandria is located at 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W (31.3112900, -92.4451400).
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Alexandria Quick Facts
| Population : | 46,180 (2019) |
| 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 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 17:21:39 (28th July 2021) |
| Density : | 613 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -3.34% (2010-2019) |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alexandria decreased by 3.34% in 9 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 |
People born in Alexandria (95)
People born in Alexandria, including actress Faith Ford, actor Muse Watson, writer Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, you can see a list of people who born in Alexandria.
- James Madison Wells (Governor of Louisiana (1808-1899))
- Arna Bontemps (American poet, novelist)
- John Ardoin (Music critic of The Dallas Morning News for thirty-two years)
- Harold B. McSween (American politician and businessman (1926-2002))
- Rich Johnson (American basketball player)
- Thomas M. Paschal (American politician (1845-1919))
- John Cooksey (American politician)
- Evan Chambers (American composer)
- Warren Morris (baseball player)
- Russ Springer (American baseball player)
- J. Tinsley Oden (American scientist in enginering)
- Casson Ferguson (actor (1891-1929))
- Steve "Snapper" Jones (basketball player and analyst from the United States)
- Alvin Benjamin Rubin (United States federal judge)
- Arnold Jack Rosenthal (American politician)
- Chris Boniol (American football player)
- Bill Schroll (American football player (1926-2009))
- Blackshear M. Bryan (United States Army general)
Schools
College & universities near Alexandria
| 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 |
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- Alexandria, Ohio human settlement in United States of America
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- Alexandria, Pennsylvania borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Alexandria, Nebraska village in Thayer County, Nebraska
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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 | 14,122 | Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana |
| Ball | 3,935 | Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States |
| Deville | 1,764 | |
| Glenmora | 1,312 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Lecompte | 1,160 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Woodworth | 1,142 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Boyce | 980 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Forest Hill | 843 | Village in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Cheneyville | 584 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| McNary | 210 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Alexandria distances to largest Louisiana cities