Alexandria, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Alexandria, Louisiana Summary
Life in Alexandria research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Alexandria over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Alexandria:
The population in Alexandria is 45,736.
The median home value in Alexandria is $157,100.
The median income in Alexandria is $43,760.
The cost of living in Alexandria is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Alexandria is $868.
The unemployment rate in Alexandria is 8.4%.
The poverty rate in Alexandria is 27.1%.
Table Of Contents
Alexandria SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
1
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Alexandria, LA Crime Report
3,595
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
8,106.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
248.77%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alexandria / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,595 | 8,106.2 | 3,523.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 791 | 1,783.6 | 639.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 18 | 40.6 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 78 | 175.9 | 80.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 639 | 1,440.8 | 497.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,804 | 6,322.6 | 2,884.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 473 | 1,066.5 | 510.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,129 | 4,800.6 | 2,107.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 202 | 455.5 | 266.9 | 282.7 |
Alexandria, LA Cost Of Living
87
Alexandria's Overall Cost Of Living
Alexandria's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Alexandria | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 86 | 100 | |
Alexandria, LA Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
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Map Of Alexandria, LA
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Population over time in Alexandria
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,545 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 47,539 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 47,954 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 48,044 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 47,985 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 47,983 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 47,938 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 47,941 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 47,749 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 47,568 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alexandria
| Race | Alexandria | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.9% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 55.2% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Alexandria
| Gender | Alexandria | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alexandria for adults over 25
| Education | Alexandria | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Alexandria, Louisiana
| Income | Alexandria | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.5% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
