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Alexandria, IN


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Alexandria, Indiana

Alexandria, Indiana, in Madison county, is 10 miles N of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 42 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is located in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Alexandria has a population of 6,260.

The People and Families of Alexandria

In Alexandria, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alexandria had a median family income of $42,731.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Alexandria Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Alexandria. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Alexandria?

Commuting

In Alexandria, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Alexandria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Alexandria Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Alexandria, IN

Comparing Alexandria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use14
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime55

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