Alexandria, TN Demographics

A map of Alexandria's Population by Race

Alexandria, Tennessee has an estimated population of 1,136, a large increase from the 981 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, 2.3% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.1% 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 Tennessee 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 22.7% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alexandria is ranked the 291st most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 293rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alexandria's White Population

986 residents of Alexandria, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alexandria is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Alexandria ranks 281st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's White population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 87.7% to 86.8%.

Alexandria is less White than neighboring Liberty (91.9% White), Statesville (100% White), Watertown (88.9% White), Dowelltown (88.5% White), and Hickman (98.9% White).

Alexandria's Black Population

26 residents of Alexandria, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alexandria is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Alexandria ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Black residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.3%.

Alexandria is more Black than neighboring Liberty (0.5% Black), Statesville (0% Black), Watertown (1.9% Black), and Hickman (0% Black). Alexandria is less Black than neighboring Dowelltown (4.1% Black).

Alexandria's Asian Population

1 residents of Alexandria, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Alexandria ranks 335th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Alexandria is more Asian than neighboring Liberty (0% Asian), Statesville (0% Asian), Watertown (0% Asian), Dowelltown (0% Asian), and Hickman (0% Asian).

Alexandria's Hispanic Population

15 residents of Alexandria, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alexandria is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alexandria ranks 434th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Alexandria is more Hispanic than neighboring Liberty (1% Hispanic), Statesville (0% Hispanic), and Hickman (0% Hispanic). Alexandria is less Hispanic than neighboring Watertown (2.2% Hispanic), and Dowelltown (4.4% Hispanic).

Alexandria's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Alexandria, or 2.6% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Alexandria ranks 30th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.6%.

Alexandria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty (0% Native American/Other), Statesville (0% Native American/Other), Dowelltown (1.8% Native American/Other), and Hickman (0% Native American/Other). Alexandria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watertown (3.8% Native American/Other).

Alexandria's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Alexandria, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alexandria is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Alexandria ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.9%.

Alexandria is more Multiracial than neighboring Liberty (6.7% Multiracial), Statesville (0% Multiracial), Watertown (3.1% Multiracial), Dowelltown (1.2% Multiracial), and Hickman (1.1% 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.