Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria: The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Alexandria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Alexandria Zoo.
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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 45,573 inhabitants.
The city was created 206 years ago in 1817.
Alexandria, Louisiana is a beautiful city located in the center of the state. The city was founded in 1819 by explorer Pierre Laclède and named after Alexander the Great.
The city is known for its historic architecture and charming downtown area. It's also the home of Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSU-S). The school has a student population of around 10,000.
The city of Alexandria has a population of 46,545 (as of 2020) and an area size of 75.58 square miles (194 km2). The elevation is 23 meters above sea level, which is pretty close to sea level!
Alexandria has been home to many notable residents over its history, including Gen. Robert E. Lee (later commander-in-chief of the Confederate Army during the Civil War). In addition to agricultural pursuits, Alexandria is also known for its industrial factories and manufacturing plants; some are still operating today while others have closed down or have been relocated elsewhere around town or across state lines into neighboring states like Texas where there are fewer regulations regarding environmental pollution control standards.
Alexandria's latitude is 32.9 degrees north and its longitude is 92 degrees west. Its area code is 318.
Quick Facts about Alexandria
| Population : | 45,573 (2020) |
| 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 (206 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 19:00:20 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 605 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alexandria is located at 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W (31.3112900, -92.4451400).
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Official website of Alexandria
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alexandria decreased by 4.72% in 10 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 |
| 2020 | 45,573 | -1.33% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,548 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,728 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,723 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,730 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 95.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 871 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,353 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,353 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,108 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $434 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $635 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 10 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,085 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,457 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,145 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 559,293 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 120,636 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,849 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,028 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,253 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 461 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,025 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 172,553 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,049 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,148 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 572 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 353 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,065 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 968 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 16.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 982.91 |
People born in Alexandria (95)
People born in Alexandria, including actress Faith Ford, actor Muse Watson, writer Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, .
List
- James Madison Wells (Governor of Louisiana (1808-1899)) he was born in 08/01/1808
- Arna Bontemps (American poet, novelist) he was born in 13/10/1902
- John Ardoin (Music critic of The Dallas Morning News for thirty-two years) he was born in 08/01/1935
- Harold B. McSween (American politician and businessman (1926-2002)) he was born in 19/07/1926
- Rich Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 18/12/1946
- Thomas M. Paschal (American politician (1845-1919)) he was born in 15/12/1845
- John Cooksey (American politician) he was born in 20/08/1941
- Evan Chambers (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1963
- Warren Morris (baseball player) he was born in 11/01/1974
- Russ Springer (American baseball player) he was born in 07/11/1968
- J. Tinsley Oden (American scientist in enginering) he was born in 25/12/1936
- Casson Ferguson (actor (1891-1929)) he was born in 29/05/1891
- Steve "Snapper" Jones (basketball player and analyst from the United States) he was born in 17/10/1942
- Alvin Benjamin Rubin (United States federal judge) he was born in 13/03/1920
- Arnold Jack Rosenthal (American politician) he was born in 09/05/1923
- Chris Boniol (American football player) he was born in 09/12/1971
- Bill Schroll (American football player (1926-2009)) he was born in 24/01/1926
- Blackshear M. Bryan (United States Army general) he was born in 08/02/1900
Schools in Alexandria
College & universities near Alexandria, LA
| 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 |
Post offices near Alexandria
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Post Office | Alexandria (LA) | 71301 |
| Pinevill Post Office | Pineville (LA) | 71360 |
| South Park Station Post Office | Alexandria (LA) | 71302 |
| Westside Station Post Office | Alexandria (LA) | 71301 |
| Tioga Post Office | Tioga (LA) | 71477 |
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 | 14,111 | Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana |
| Ball | 3,906 | Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States |
| Glenmora | 1,301 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Lecompte | 1,151 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Woodworth | 1,139 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Boyce | 968 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Forest Hill | 912 | Village in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Cheneyville | 574 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| McNary | 206 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Alexandria distances to largest Louisiana cities
