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Alexandria, TN


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Alexandria, Tennessee

Alexandria, Tennessee, in De Kalb county, is 25 miles NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 41 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. The town has a population of 814.

The People and Families of Alexandria

In Alexandria, about 54% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alexandria had a median family income of $38,250.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Alexandria gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Alexandria Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Alexandria. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Alexandria is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Alexandria, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Alexandria Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Alexandria Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Alexandria Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Alexandria Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Alexandria, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime23
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