Alexandria, South Dakota
Alexandria: city in and the county seat of Hanson County, South Dakota, United States
About
Alexandria is a city located in the county of Hanson in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 615 and a population density of 381 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 650 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Alexandria
| Population | 650 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Hanson County |
| Postal code | 57311 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 1.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.6536,-97.7829 |
| Altitude | 1,352 feet / 412 meters |
| Capital city | Alexandria is capital of Hanson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 21:02:01 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 403 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Alexandria is located at 43°39'13"N 97°46'58"W (43.6535900, -97.7828500).
Alexandria map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Alexandria increased by 5.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 615 | - | census |
| 2011 | 623 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 626 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 629 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 634 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 627 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 624 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 631 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 623 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 644 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 650 | 0.92% | estimation process |
People born in Alexandria (1)
magician Alexander was born in Alexandria
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alexandria, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219189 | Mitchell Technical Institute | Mitchell (SD) | 57301 |
Closest post offices linked to Alexandria.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Post Office | Alexandria (SD) | 57311 |
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Other cities in Hanson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hanson County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | 107 | Township in Hanson County, South Dakota |
| Fulton | 96 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Emery | 94 | City in Hanson County, South Dakota, United States |
| Riverside | 18 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Farmer | 11 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |