Alexandria, IN Demographics

A map of Alexandria's Population by Race

Alexandria, Indiana has an estimated population of 5,155, a less than 1% change from the 5,149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Indiana 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 15.9% in 2020 and 17.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alexandria is ranked the 133rd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alexandria's White Population

4,659 residents of Alexandria, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alexandria is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Alexandria ranks 370th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 91.6% to 90.4%.

Alexandria is more White than neighboring Orestes (86% White), Country Club Heights (83.6% White), and Woodlawn Heights (84.7% White). Alexandria is less White than neighboring Summitville (96.3% White), and Frankton (92.4% White).

Alexandria's Black Population

96 residents of Alexandria, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alexandria is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Alexandria ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Black population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Black residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.9%.

Alexandria is more Black than neighboring Orestes (0% Black), Summitville (0.3% Black), Frankton (0.1% Black), Country Club Heights (0% Black), and Woodlawn Heights (0% Black).

Alexandria's Asian Population

0 residents of Alexandria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alexandria is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Alexandria ranks 404th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alexandria is less Asian than neighboring Frankton (1% Asian).

Alexandria's Hispanic Population

82 residents of Alexandria, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alexandria is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Alexandria ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.6%.

Alexandria is more Hispanic than neighboring Summitville (1.4% Hispanic). Alexandria is less Hispanic than neighboring Orestes (8.6% Hispanic), Frankton (4% Hispanic), Country Club Heights (9% Hispanic), and Woodlawn Heights (15.3% Hispanic).

Alexandria's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Alexandria, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Alexandria ranks 464th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Alexandria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orestes (0% Native American/Other), Summitville (0% Native American/Other), Frankton (0.3% Native American/Other), Country Club Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Woodlawn Heights (0% Native American/Other).

Alexandria's Multiracial Population

292 residents of Alexandria, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Alexandria ranks 205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.7%.

Alexandria is more Multiracial than neighboring Orestes (5.3% Multiracial), Summitville (2.1% Multiracial), Frankton (2.1% Multiracial), and Woodlawn Heights (0% Multiracial). Alexandria is less Multiracial than neighboring Country Club Heights (7.4% 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.