Alexandria, Pennsylvania
Alexandria: Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Alexandria is a city located in the county of Huntingdon in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 346 and a population density of 3,145 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 327 inhabitants.
The city was created 233 years ago in 1792.
Quick Facts about Alexandria
| Population : | 327 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Huntingdon County |
| Postal code : | 16611 |
| Area : | 0.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,293 feet / 699 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1793 (233 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:19:29 (6th March 2026) |
| Density : | 2,973 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.81% (2010-2020) |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alexandria decreased by 5.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 346 | - | census |
| 2011 | 347 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 345 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 341 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 339 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 337 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 336 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 335 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 333 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 331 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 327 | -1.22% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 44,660 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 44,750 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 46,491 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 44,750 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 90.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,607 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $206,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,671 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $645 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,025 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,880 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 127,775 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 155,336 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 685,338 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,004,076 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,503 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $88,176 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $44,626 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,582 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,585 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,386 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 470 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,823 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 537 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,760 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,817.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 24.63 |
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People born in Alexandria (3)
People born in Alexandria, including lawyer and Republican party politician John Scott, businessman George Washington Scott, botanist Thomas Conrad Porter, .
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Schools in Alexandria
College & universities near Alexandria, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213251 | Juniata College | Huntingdon (PA) | 16652-2196 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alexandria, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Alexandria
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Post Office | Alexandria (PA) | 16611 |
Other cities in Huntingdon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Huntingdon County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon | 6,879 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Colerain | 3,935 | Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Mount Union | 2,396 | City in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Warriors Mark | 1,794 | Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
| Todd | 924 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Wood | 662 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Barree | 453 | Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
| Broad Top City | 443 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Three Springs | 429 | Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mapleton | 410 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Orbisonia | 399 | Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Saltillo | 328 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mill Creek | 314 | Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Spruce Creek | 225 | Unincorporated community in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
| Cherry Grove | 203 | Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania |
| Marklesburg | 194 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
