Alexander is a city located in Franklin County Iowa. Alexander has a 2024 population of 161. Alexander is currently declining at a rate of -1.23% annually and its population has decreased by -3.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 167 in 2020.
The average household income in Alexander is $62,045 with a poverty rate of 30.43%. The median age in Alexander is 34.3 years: 30.5 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alexander was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 91.74% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 6.52% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.87% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 74 | 3.11 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 36 | 4.11 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 23 | 0 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 13 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 26.98% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 1.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.59% |
| High School Graduate | 46 | 36.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 7.94% |
| Some College | 21 | 16.67% |
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 | 110 | 82 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 74.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,042 | $45,417 | $32,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $80,521 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $49,306 | $0 |
| Some College | $47,917 | $48,472 | $0 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$49,306
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.04% of Alexander residents speak only English, while 7.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 197 | 53 | 26.9% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 17 | 51.52% |
| Multiple | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
30.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.54%
Male Poverty Rate
42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alexander is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alexander is White, with 26.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.64% |
| High School | 13.04% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 3.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,295 | $54,894 |
| Households | $78,750 | $62,045 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,104 | $62,339 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
69.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 13.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
85.22%
Born in Alexander
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.26% of Alexander residents were born in the United States, with 85.22% having been born in Iowa. 1.74% 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 | 154 | -2 | -1.28% |
| 2028 | 156 | -1 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 157 | -1 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 158 | -2 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 160 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 161 | -2 | -1.23% |
| 2023 | 163 | -3 | -1.81% |
| 2022 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 166 | -1 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 167 | 6 | 3.73% |
| 2019 | 161 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 161 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 162 | -2 | -1.22% |
| 2016 | 164 | -2 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 166 | -2 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 168 | -1 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 169 | -2 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 171 | -3 | -1.72% |
| 2011 | 174 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 174 | 0 | 0% |