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Alexandria, LA


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Alexandria, Louisiana

Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides county, is 79 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 169 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 46,342.

The People and Families of Alexandria

In Alexandria, about 41% of adults are married. Looking at Alexandria, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alexandria had a median family income of $31,978. Alexandria enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Alexandria gave more campaign money ($28,390) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Alexandria Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Alexandria. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Alexandria, 91% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Alexandria, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAlexandria Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyAlexandria Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Alexandria Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Alexandria Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Alexandria College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Alexandria, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men16
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults49
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty15
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents103
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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