Alexander, ND Demographics

A map of Alexander's Population by Race

Alexander, North Dakota has an estimated population of 255, a large decrease from the 319 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alexander, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alexander has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alexander, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alexander is ranked the 156th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alexander was ranked the 134th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alexander's White Population

228 residents of Alexander, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alexander is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Alexander ranks 213th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexander's White population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. White residents' share of Alexander's population has decreased from 91.2% to 89.4%.

Alexander is more White than neighboring Trenton (40.1% White), Williston (73.6% White), and Watford City (66.6% White). Alexander is less White than neighboring Arnegard (97.5% White), and East Fairview (100% White).

Alexander's Black Population

0 residents of Alexander, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alexander is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Alexander ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexander's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Alexander's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alexander is less Black than neighboring Williston (6.4% Black), and Watford City (2.5% Black).

Alexander's Asian Population

1 residents of Alexander, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alexander is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Alexander ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexander's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of Alexander's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Alexander is more Asian than neighboring Arnegard (0% Asian), and East Fairview (0% Asian). Alexander is less Asian than neighboring Trenton (0.5% Asian), Williston (1.7% Asian), and Watford City (0.9% Asian).

Alexander's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Alexander, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alexander is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Alexander ranks 266th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexander's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alexander's population has increased from 1.3% to 7.1%.

Alexander is more Hispanic than neighboring Arnegard (0% Hispanic), and East Fairview (0% Hispanic). Alexander is less Hispanic than neighboring Trenton (11.3% Hispanic), Williston (10.4% Hispanic), and Watford City (24.5% Hispanic).

Alexander's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alexander, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alexander is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Alexander ranks 86th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexander's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alexander's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Alexander is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arnegard (2.5% Native American/Other), Trenton (38.2% Native American/Other), Williston (3% Native American/Other), and Watford City (2.4% Native American/Other).

Alexander's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Alexander, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alexander is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Alexander ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexander's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Alexander's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.1%.

Alexander is more Multiracial than neighboring Arnegard (0% Multiracial), and East Fairview (0% Multiracial). Alexander is less Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (9.9% Multiracial), and Williston (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.