Alexandria, KY Demographics

A map of Alexandria's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,640	9,635	91.3%	93.2%
Asian	273	96	2.6%	0.9%
Multiracial	266	354	2.5%	3.4%
Black	265	81	2.5%	0.8%
Hispanic	118	111	1.1%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	64	0.0%	0.6%

Alexandria, Kentucky has an estimated population of 10,562, a slight increase from the 10,341 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 2.6% Asian, 2.5% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 Kentucky 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 13.0% in 2020 and 16.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alexandria is ranked the 41st most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alexandria's White Population

9,640 residents of Alexandria, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alexandria is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Alexandria ranks 165th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 93.2% to 91.3%.

Alexandria is more White than neighboring Melbourne (89.8% White). Alexandria is less White than neighboring Claryville (96.3% White), Crestview (93.7% White), Cold Spring (94.2% White), and Ryland Heights (95.3% White).

Alexandria's Black Population

265 residents of Alexandria, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alexandria is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Alexandria ranks 356th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Black population has grown by an estimated 227.2%. Black residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.5%.

Alexandria is more Black than neighboring Claryville (0.2% Black), Crestview (0% Black), Cold Spring (2.2% Black), Melbourne (0.5% Black), and Ryland Heights (0% Black).

Alexandria's Asian Population

273 residents of Alexandria, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Alexandria ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Asian population has grown by an estimated 184.4%. Asian residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.6%.

Alexandria is more Asian than neighboring Claryville (0% Asian), Crestview (0.4% Asian), Cold Spring (0.9% Asian), Melbourne (0.6% Asian), and Ryland Heights (0% Asian).

Alexandria's Hispanic Population

118 residents of Alexandria, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alexandria is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Alexandria ranks 435th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Alexandria is more Hispanic than neighboring Crestview (0% Hispanic), and Melbourne (0.6% Hispanic). Alexandria is less Hispanic than neighboring Claryville (2.1% Hispanic), and Ryland Heights (2.4% Hispanic).

Alexandria's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alexandria, 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 Alexandria is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Alexandria ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Alexandria's Multiracial Population

266 residents of Alexandria, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Alexandria ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.5%.

Alexandria is more Multiracial than neighboring Claryville (1.3% Multiracial), Cold Spring (1.6% Multiracial), and Ryland Heights (2.3% Multiracial). Alexandria is less Multiracial than neighboring Crestview (5.9% Multiracial), and Melbourne (8.5% 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.