Alexandria, SD Demographics

A map of Alexandria's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	648	622	93.6%	95.8%
Multiracial	38	17	5.5%	2.6%
Hispanic	6	4	0.9%	0.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.9%

Alexandria, South Dakota has an estimated population of 692, an increase from the 649 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 South Dakota 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 8.1% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alexandria is ranked the 121st most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alexandria's White Population

648 residents of Alexandria, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alexandria is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Alexandria ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 95.8% to 93.6%.

Alexandria is more White than neighboring Rosedale Colony (0% White), and Farmer (87.1% White). Alexandria is less White than neighboring Fulton (97.6% White), Millbrook Colony (100% White), and Rockport Colony (100% White).

Alexandria's Black Population

0 residents of Alexandria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alexandria is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Alexandria ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

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 comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Alexandria ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

Alexandria's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Alexandria, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alexandria is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Alexandria ranks 370th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Alexandria is more Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (0% Hispanic), Millbrook Colony (0% Hispanic), Rockport Colony (0% Hispanic), Rosedale Colony (0% Hispanic), and Farmer (0% 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 lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Alexandria ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 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 0.9% to 0.0%.

Alexandria's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Alexandria, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Alexandria ranks 255th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 123.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.5%.

Alexandria is more Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (2.4% Multiracial), Millbrook Colony (0% Multiracial), Rockport Colony (0% Multiracial), and Rosedale Colony (0% Multiracial). Alexandria is less Multiracial than neighboring Farmer (12.9% 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.