Alexandria, AL Demographics

A map of Alexandria's Population by Race

Alexandria, Alabama has an estimated population of 3,475, a large decrease from the 4,032 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 6.7% Native American/Other, 5.7% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alexandria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alexandria has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alexandria, that probability was 28.1% in 2020 and 30.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alexandria is ranked the 154th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). Alexandria was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alexandria's White Population

2,875 residents of Alexandria, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alexandria is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Alexandria ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's White population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. White residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 84.1% to 82.7%.

Alexandria is more White than neighboring Saks (55.2% White), Weaver (68.2% White), West End-Cobb Town (66.6% White), Anniston (41.5% White), and Jacksonville (63.4% White).

Alexandria's Black Population

198 residents of Alexandria, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alexandria is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Alexandria ranks 335th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.5%. Black residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 10.1% to 5.7%.

Alexandria is less Black than neighboring Saks (30.7% Black), Weaver (21.5% Black), West End-Cobb Town (22.7% Black), Anniston (50.5% Black), and Jacksonville (24.1% Black).

Alexandria's Asian Population

18 residents of Alexandria, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Alexandria ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Alexandria is more Asian than neighboring Weaver (0% Asian), West End-Cobb Town (0.1% Asian), and Anniston (0.4% Asian). Alexandria is less Asian than neighboring Saks (2.1% Asian), and Jacksonville (1.4% Asian).

Alexandria's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Alexandria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alexandria is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Alexandria ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Alexandria is less Hispanic than neighboring Saks (7% Hispanic), Weaver (7.6% Hispanic), West End-Cobb Town (3.1% Hispanic), Anniston (4.2% Hispanic), and Jacksonville (5.6% Hispanic).

Alexandria's Native American/Other Population

232 residents of Alexandria, or 6.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alexandria is higher than in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Alexandria ranks 278th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 792.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 0.6% to 6.7%.

Alexandria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saks (0% Native American/Other), Weaver (0% Native American/Other), West End-Cobb Town (0.1% Native American/Other), Anniston (1% Native American/Other), and Jacksonville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Alexandria's Multiracial Population

152 residents of Alexandria, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Alexandria ranks 338th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.4%.

Alexandria is more Multiracial than neighboring Weaver (2.6% Multiracial), and Anniston (2.6% Multiracial). Alexandria is less Multiracial than neighboring Saks (5.1% Multiracial), West End-Cobb Town (7.3% Multiracial), and Jacksonville (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.