Population 19,289 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alexandria
Household size in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Alexandria average 2.73 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.2, the median age in Alexandria is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Alexandria: 7.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 11 of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alexandria
Renters in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.2% of households in Alexandria rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (29.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Alexandria: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Alexandria is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $784 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $940 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,345 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$560 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Alexandria runs $1,345 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Cincinnati area overall ($1,263). Rent has climbed $560 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alexandria
Bachelor's degrees in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.7% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Alexandria as nationally: 35.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Alexandria: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Alexandria has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Kentucky cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alexandria
| Period | Alexandria | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Alexandria has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alexandria compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 2.73 | 39.2 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 1994 | $1,345 | 35.7% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| Carthage | 2.60 | 47.4 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 1988 | $685 | 29.6% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Ryland Heights | 2.57 | 50.3 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 13.9% | 1971 | $1,258 | 28.1% | 92.1% | 4.1% |
| Melbourne | 2.49 | 44.7 | 11.2% | 20.0% | 3.8% | 1977 | $921 | 26.5% | 91.9% | 2.4% |
| Cold Spring | 2.20 | 46.2 | 9.6% | 20.3% | 5.5% | 1992 | $1,205 | 43.4% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| California | 2.77 | 44.6 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 1989 | $761 | 28.7% | 94.2% | 5.0% |
| Tylor Mill | 2.94 | 46.4 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 22.3% | 1960 | $1,219 | 20.1% | 90.9% | 2.4% |
| Crestview | 2.57 | 35.6 | 18.7% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 1954 | $1,521 | 40.4% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Silver Grove | 1.92 | 43.5 | 14.2% | 34.3% | 3.4% | 1951 | $589 | 12.6% | 88.4% | 6.5% |
| Grants Lick | 3.52 | 31.0 | 6.5% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1986 | $1,093 | 25.5% | 96.4% | 9.4% |
| Gubser Mill | 2.57 | 50.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 1988 | $683 | 23.2% | 93.6% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alexandria. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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