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Alexandria, SD


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Alexandria, South Dakota

Alexandria, South Dakota, in Hanson county, is 54 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 190 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 563.

The People and Families of Alexandria

In Alexandria, about 67% of adults are married. Alexandria offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alexandria had a median family income of $45,333. People in Alexandria generally have good earning power.

Alexandria Housing

Owners occupy 79% 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. One of the strengths of Alexandria is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Alexandria, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Alexandria Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Alexandria Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Alexandria, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men810
Senior Citizens63
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times72
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built11
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