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Population Review

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

White63.7%
Black or African American28.7%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

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Largest counties in Louisiana

Part of Louisiana

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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.

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.