Census ACS · #296 MSA
Alexandria Metro Area
The Alexandria, La Metropolitan Statistical Area has 150,593 residents. The median household income is $56,492 and the median home value is $173,600.
150,593
Population
77
People / sq mi
$56,492
Median Income
$173,600
Median Home Value
The Alexandria CBSA covers 1,968 sq mi of land at 76.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.7% |
| Black or African American | 28.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$56,492
Median Household Income
$30,898
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Alexandria metro's price level is 85.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $56,492 has the buying power of $65,929 in average-priced US metros.
85.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$65,929
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$56,492
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$173,600
Median Home Value
$935
Median Rent
67.5%
Homeownership
Education
86.5%
High School+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
4.5%
Work From Home
24.4 min
Avg Commute
16.5%
Foreign Born
Alexandria spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alexandria, La Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 150,593 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #296 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Alexandria metro area is $56,492, with a per capita income of $30,898.
The Alexandria, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the Alexandria, La CBSA (10780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.