Alexander, AL Demographics
What is the population of Alexander?
There are 20,406 residents in Alexander, with a median age of 42.4. Of this, 49.81% are males and 50.19% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.56% of the resident pool in Alexander, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.8%. Additionally, 1.64% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 17,430 people in Alexander currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 20,406 | -2.4% |
| Male Population | 10,164 | -0.8% |
| Female Population | 10,242 | -3.9% |
Male Population 49.81%
Female Population 50.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.4 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 19,909 | -2.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 163 | -28.2% |
| Not Citizen | 334 | -7.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 97.56%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.8%
Not Citizen 1.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 11 | -15.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,719 | -2.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 673 | 19.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 204 | -27.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 17,430 | -3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.05%
Moved from Same County 8.58%
Moved from Same State 3.36%
Moved from Different State 1.02%
Same House as Last Year 86.99%
What are the employment statistics in Alexander?
White-collar workers make up 63.45% of the working population in Alexander, while blue-collar employees account for 36.55%. There are also 907 entrepreneurs in Alexander (11.37% of the workforce); 5,436 workers employed in private companies (68.12%); and 1,149 people working in governmental institutions (14.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,063 | -6.8% |
| Blue Collar | 2,917 | -5.6% |
White Collar 63.45%
Blue Collar 36.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 907 | -8.8% |
| Private Companies | 5,436 | -5.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,149 | -19.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 488 | 31.2% |
Self Employees 11.37%
Private Companies 68.12%
Governmental Workers 14.4%
Not for Profit Companies 6.12%
How many households are there in Alexander?
There are a total of 8,149 households in Alexander, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.55% of these Alexander households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.45%. Additionally, 29.61% of households have children and 70.39% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,149 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,179 | -3.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,970 | 8.6% |
Family Households 63.55%
Non-Family Households 36.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,413 | 1.9% |
| Households without Children | 5,736 | 0.4% |
Households with Children 29.61%
Households without Children 70.39%
What are the median and average incomes in Alexander?
The average annual household income in Alexander is $66,237, while the median household income sits at $46,730 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $47,625, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $65,625. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,815 and $37,026, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $66,237 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $46,730 | -4.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 14 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 15,973 | -6.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Alexander?
There are 10,546 housing units in Alexander, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 8,149 occupied housing units in Alexander, 70.71% are owner-occupied, while 29.29% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 46.93% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $116,100. In general, housing costs reach $621 per month in Alexander.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,546 | -0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 442 | -4.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 467 | -17.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,083 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,499 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,458 | -16.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,804 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,721 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,243 | 20.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 806 | 16.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 23 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,149 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,762 | -1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,387 | 8.0% |
Owner Occupied 70.71%
Renter Occupied 29.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,704 | 5.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,058 | -7.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $116,100 | 9.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $125,100 | 21.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $621 | 8.2% |
With Mortgage 46.93%
Without Mortgage 53.07%
What is the level of education in Alexander?
Approximately 48.52% of the population in Alexander holds a high school degree (that's 7,713 residents), while 21.63% have attained a college certificate (4,393 locals) and 9.81% have a bachelor's degree (1,559 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 825 | 5.0% |
| Some High School | 7,713 | -3.6% |
| Some College | 4,393 | -4.9% |
| Associate Degree | 1,313 | -2.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,559 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,047 | 7.9% |
No High School 5.19%
Some High School 48.52%
Some College 21.63%
Associate Degree 8.26%
Bachelor's Degree 9.81%
Graduate Degree 6.59%
What is the marital status of Alexander residents?
A total of 5,117 people in Alexander have never been married (which represents 31.07% of the total population), while 7,633 of them are wedded (46.35%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 379 (2.3%) and 2,239 (13.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,117 | -1.5% |
| Married | 7,633 | -2.5% |
| Separated | 379 | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 1,480 | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 2,239 | 2,239.0% |
Never Married 31.07%
Married 46.35%
Separated 2.3%
Widowed 8.99%
Divorced 13.6%
What are the most common means of transportation in Alexander?
The top three means of transportation people in Alexander use to get to work are: car, bicycle and walking. A total of 7,545 residents commute by car, 17 prefer going to work by bicycle and 12 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,545 | -8.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7 | -56.2% |
| Bicycle | 17 | N/A |
| Walk | 12 | 9.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Alexander by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.