Alexandria, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

46,545

Unemployment

7.9%

Poverty

26.9%

Median Home

$151,100

Median Income

$41,845

Median Rent

$833

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Alexandria SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

8.5

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Alexandria, LA Crime Report

4,167
Total Crimes

9,061.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

286.25%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Alexandria / 100k People	Louisiana / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	4,167	9,061.5	3,523.8	2,346.0

Violent Crime	850	1,848.4	639.4	387.8
Murder	19	41.3	15.8	6.5
Robbery	145	315.3	80.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	671	1,459.1	497.0	279.7
Property Crime	3,317	7,213.1	2,884.4	1,958.2
Burglary	754	1,639.6	510.1	314.2
Larceny	2,300	5,001.5	2,107.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	263	571.9	266.9	246.0

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Alexandria, LA Cost Of Living

87
Alexandria's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Alexandria	Louisiana	National Average
Overall	87	91	100

Services	92	98	100
Groceries	94	97	100
Health	98	97	100
Housing	75	83	100
Transportation	88	93	100
Utilities	101	86	100

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Alexandria, LA Photos

Source: Wikipedia User Ken Lund from Las Vegas, | CC BY-SA 2.0

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Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center Revised In Alexandriac La Img

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Arna Bontemps African American Museumc Alexandriac La Img

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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

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Rankings for Alexandria in Louisiana

Ranks #3 in Most Dangerous Places In Louisiana

Ranks #21 in Worst Places To Live In Louisiana

Ranks #34 in Cheapest Places To Live In Louisiana

Map Of Alexandria, LA

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Population over time in Alexandria

Year	Population	% Change
2020	46,545	-2.1%
2019	47,539	-0.9%
2018	47,954	-0.2%
2017	48,044	0.1%
2016	47,985	0.0%
2015	47,983	0.1%
2014	47,938	-0.0%
2013	47,941	0.4%
2012	47,749	0.4%
2011	47,568	-

Race / Ethnicity in Alexandria

White

36.0% (16,761)

African American

56.8% (26,451)

American Indian

0.4% (163)

Asian

2.1% (983)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (25)

Two Or More

1.8% (831)

Hispanic

2.9% (1,331)

Race	Alexandria	LA	USA
White	36.0%	58.3%	60.1%
African American	56.8%	31.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	2.1%	1.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.8%	2.0%	2.8%
Hispanic	2.9%	5.2%	18.2%

Gender in Alexandria

Female

52.0% (24,186)

Male

48.0% (22,359)

Gender	Alexandria	LA	USA
Female	52.0%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	48.0%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Alexandria for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (2,327)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (4,654)

High School / GED

36.0% (16,756)

Some College

20.0% (9,309)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (2,327)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (6,050)

Master's Degree

7.0% (3,258)

Professional Degree

3.0% (1,396)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (465)

Education	Alexandria	LA	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	9.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	36.0%	33.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Alexandria, Louisiana

Less than $10,000

10.5% (490,955)

$10,000 to $14,999

10.6% (491,742)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.3% (619,008)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.8% (454,743)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.4% (578,598)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.4% (714,522)

$75,000 to $99,999

8.8% (410,397)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.8% (455,268)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.5% (208,085)

$200,000 or more

5.0% (231,176)

Income	Alexandria	LA	USA
Less than $10,000	10.5%	8.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	10.6%	5.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.3%	12.2%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.8%	10.2%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.4%	12.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.4%	16.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	8.8%	11.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.8%	13.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.5%	5.3%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.0%	4.7%	8.3%

Alexandria, LA
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Rankings for Alexandria in Louisiana

Ranks #3 in Most Dangerous Places In Louisiana

Ranks #21 in Worst Places To Live In Louisiana