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Alexandria, LA

Founded 1818Rapides ParishElev. 23 m
Population
44,566
Median home
$182,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Alexandria

Alexandria is a city in Louisiana with about 44,566 residents. Alexandria was founded in 1818 and sits in Rapides Parish. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $47,357. Homes carry a median value of $182,800, and about 52% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (55.8%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
44,566
Median age
37.6
Median household income
$47,357
Per-capita income
$29,624
Poverty rate
26.4%
High-school grad or higher
84.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg. commute
19.8 min
Work from home
4.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White36.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black55.8%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35%
Service26.7%
Sales & office19.5%
Production, transportation & material moving11.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$182,800
Median gross rent
$946/mo
Owner-occupied
52.3%
Median year built
1970
Households
16,914
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Alexandria has 27 public schools — 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading59%
Math43%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Alexandria Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bolton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Peabody Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Alexandria Middle Magnet SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Acadian ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Alma Redwine ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cherokee Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
D.F. Huddle ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Horseshoe Drive Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
J.B. Nachman Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
L.S. Rugg Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Mabel Brasher MontessoriElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime411% above national
Alexandria1,972
Louisiana584
United States386
↑ 26% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime228% above national
Alexandria6,406
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Alexandria Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Alexandria.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Rapides County
Cold waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Alexandria is in Rapides County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Alexandria was founded in 1818 and sits in Rapides Parish. Elevation ~23 m.

Population trend
48K44K44,56620102024
Map of Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
Where Alexandria is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerAlexandria
Historic places

39 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bolton High SchoolHemenway Furniture Co. BuildingOverton, Senator John H., HouseSt. Francis Xavier Cathedral Complex (Boundary Increase)Bennett Plantation HouseBolton, James Wade, HouseCommercial BuildingCook House
Notable people from Alexandria
Faith FordMuse WatsonMarkel BrownJames Madison WellsKathleen E. WoodiwissJoseph E. RansdellArna BontempsCasson FergusonRandy GivensRich Johnson
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Nearby cities
Pineville (5 mi)Natchitoches (48 mi)Eunice (56 mi)Opelousas (58 mi)DeRidder (58 mi)Carencro (72 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Alexandria, LA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Alexandria, Louisiana.

Luis Antonio Lopez, 50
Alexandria · Rapides County · 71303
Kenneth Dewayne Johnson, 46
Alexandria · 71302
AKA Kenny Poo
Andrew Keith Roberts, 47
Alexandria · Rapides County · 71302
AKA Andrew Roberts
Charles Ray Robinson, 42ABSCONDER
Alexandria · 71302
AKA Charles Ray Robinson
Joseph Thomas Smith, 51
Alexandria · 71302
Donald Clay Wright, 62
Alexandria · Rapides County · 71301
AKA X Clay, Clay Wright
Kevin Mark Brown, 58
Alexandria · Rapides County · 71303
AKA Kevin Mark Brown, X Brown
Anthony George Harris, 51
Alexandria · 71301
AKA Antthony G Harris
Anthony Harris, 64
Alexandria · 71302
Jose L Torres
Alexandria · 71302
William Earl Scott, 64
Alexandria · 71301
William Smith, 54
Alexandria · 71301
AKA Will Smith
David Buck Lee Roberts, 30
Alexandria · Rapides County · 71303
AKA David B Roberts
Tommy Mcdowell, 72
Alexandria · 71303
AKA Tommy Mcdonald, Alicia Owens
James Michael Green, 52
Alexandria · Rapides County
AKA James Michael Green
James Darren King, 40
Alexandria · 71303
AKA White Wolf King

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Alexandria — frequently asked

What is the population of Alexandria, Louisiana?
Alexandria has a population of about 44,566, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Alexandria?
The median home value in Alexandria is $182,800, and the median gross rent is $946/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Alexandria safe? What is the crime rate?
Alexandria Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,972 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Alexandria face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Rapides County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, drought, ice storm.
How many schools are in Alexandria?
Alexandria has 27 public schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Alexandria?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Alexandria. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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