Alexandria, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Alexandria is an unincorporated census-designated place
in Calhoun County
, Alabama
, United States
. At the 2010 census the population was 3,917. It is included in the Anniston
-Oxford, Alabama
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 3,692 people, 1,397 households, and 1,082 families residing in Alexandria. The population density
was 332.8 people per square mile (128.4/km²). There were 1,467 housing units at an average density of 132.2 per square mile (51.0/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 88.43% White
, 9.75% Black
or African American
, 0.27% Native American
, 0.60% Asian
, 0.11% Pacific Islander
, 0.24% from other races
, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,397 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.04.
The population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in Alexandria was $40,761, and the median income for a family was $44,953. Males had a median income of $32,554 versus $22,754 for females. The per capita income
for the community was $18,313. About 8.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
Both schools are part of the Calhoun County School System.
on US 431 within this area, including a grocery store at the intersection with State Route 144 (formerly State Route 62).
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, Alabama
Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of John C. Calhoun, famous member of the United States Senate from South Carolina. As of 2010 the population was 118,572. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. At the 2010 census the population was 3,917. It is included in the Anniston
Anniston, Alabama
Anniston is a city in Calhoun County in the state of Alabama, United States.As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 24,276. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 23,741...
-Oxford, Alabama
Oxford, Alabama
Oxford is a city in Calhoun and Talladega counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The population was 14,592 at the 2000 census. Oxford is one of two principal cities of and included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area...
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Alexandria is located at 33°45′57"N 85°53′3"W (33.766072, -85.884389).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,692 people, 1,397 households, and 1,082 families residing in Alexandria. The population density
Population density
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was 332.8 people per square mile (128.4/km²). There were 1,467 housing units at an average density of 132.2 per square mile (51.0/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 88.43% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 9.75% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.27% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.60% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 1,397 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.04.
The population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in Alexandria was $40,761, and the median income for a family was $44,953. Males had a median income of $32,554 versus $22,754 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the community was $18,313. About 8.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
There are two public schools located in the community:- Alexandria High SchoolAlexandria High School (Alabama)Alexandria High School is a public high school located in Alexandria, Alabama, USA.Alexandria High School is part of the Calhoun County School System...
- Alexandria Elementary School
Both schools are part of the Calhoun County School System.
Other information
Though not incorporated, Alexandria is a rapidly growing community. There are a number of restaurants and storesRetailing
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on US 431 within this area, including a grocery store at the intersection with State Route 144 (formerly State Route 62).