Alexandria, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Alexandria, Louisiana Info Snack

Population
46,545
Unemployment
7.9%
Poverty
26.9%
Median Home
$151,100
Median Income
$41,845
Median Rent
$833

Alexandria SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
1
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8.5

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

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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Rankings for Alexandria 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%

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