Alexander is a city located in Saline County Arkansas. Alexander has a 2024 population of 3,846. Alexander is currently growing at a rate of 2.83% annually and its population has increased by 12.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,420 in 2020.
The average household income in Alexander is $64,680 with a poverty rate of 24.91%. The median age in Alexander is 31.2 years: 31.1 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alexander was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,044 | 59.35% |
| Black or African American | 855 | 24.83% |
| Other race | 283 | 8.22% |
| Two or more races | 262 | 7.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,199 | 2.86 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 582 | 3.56 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 316 | 1.13 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 174 | 3.39 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Male | 127 | 3.22 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 13.32% |
| Associates Degree | 327 | 15.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 388 | 18.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 2.18% |
| High School Graduate | 671 | 31.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 253 | 11.99% |
| Some College | 144 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,092 | 952 | 263 |
| Black | 670 | 515 | 171 |
| Hispanic | 340 | 101 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 84 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,438 | $59,669 | $78,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,583 | $0 | $100,583 |
| High School Graduate | $24,250 | $51,351 | $19,681 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,776 | $34,479 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,793 | $38,173 | $35,853 |
| Some College | $36,504 | $36,364 | $36,627 |
$36,793
Average Earnings
$38,173
Average Male
$35,853
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.24% of Alexander residents speak only English, while 20.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,561 | 380 | 24.34% |
| Hispanic | 926 | 321 | 34.67% |
| Multiple | 262 | 139 | 53.05% |
| Black | 855 | 100 | 11.7% |
| Other | 283 | 57 | 20.14% |
24.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.47%
Male Poverty Rate
29.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alexander is Multiple, with 53.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alexander is Black, with 11.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.38% |
| High School | 32.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.45% |
| Some College | 2.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.18% |
| Female Employed | 15.18% |
| Male Employed | 8.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,964 | $66,221 |
| Households | $68,431 | $64,680 |
| Married Families | $73,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $56,312 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
202
Number of Veterans
194
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 127 | 18.96% |
| White | 75 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.15%
Born in Alexander
86.18%
Native Born
13.82%
Foreign Born
12.05%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
86.18% of Alexander residents were born in the United States, with 59.15% having been born in Arkansas. 12.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,380 | 107 | 2.5% |
| 2028 | 4,273 | 107 | 2.57% |
| 2027 | 4,166 | 107 | 2.64% |
| 2026 | 4,059 | 106 | 2.68% |
| 2025 | 3,953 | 107 | 2.78% |
| 2024 | 3,846 | 106 | 2.83% |
| 2023 | 3,740 | 75 | 2.05% |
| 2022 | 3,665 | 56 | 1.55% |
| 2021 | 3,609 | 189 | 5.53% |
| 2020 | 3,420 | -55 | -1.58% |
| 2019 | 3,475 | 211 | 6.46% |
| 2018 | 3,264 | 199 | 6.49% |
| 2017 | 3,065 | 123 | 4.18% |
| 2016 | 2,942 | -13 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 2,955 | 27 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 2,928 | 17 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 2,911 | 34 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 2,877 | 40 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 2,837 | -83 | -2.84% |
| 2010 | 2,920 | 0 | 0% |