Alexandria
City in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Alexandria is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with 45,275 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pineville, 5.0 miles NE.
- 45,275residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 28.5 sq miland area · 73.9 km²
- 1,586 / sq mipopulation density
- 71301main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Alexandria
Alexandria is a city in the central part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Lying on the south bank of the Red River of the South in almost the exact geographic center of the state, it is the tenth-largest city in the state,
and the parish seat of and the largest city in Rapides Parish.
With a population of 45,275 in
2020, Alexandria is the principal city of the Alexandria metropolitan area, which encompasses all of Rapides and Grant parishes and has a population of 153,922. Its neighboring city is Pineville, Louisiana.
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Living in Alexandria
- Median household income
- $47,113
- Median home value
- $183,700
- Median rent
- $931/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Alexandria had 45,275 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45,275 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,586 per sq mi (612 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alexandria at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Rapides Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 45,275 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.54 sq mi (73.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2934° N, 92.4702° W |
| ZIP codes | 71301, 71359 |
| Official website | cityofalexandriala.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2200975 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alexandria
- Pineville5.0 mi NE
- Woodworth8.8 mi S
- Creola9.3 mi N
- Ball9.4 mi N
- Prospect10.7 mi N
- Rock Hill11.8 mi NW
- Boyce13.6 mi NW
- Pollock14.0 mi N
- Lecompte14.8 mi S
- Center Point15.6 mi E
- Forest Hill17.1 mi S
- Echo18.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alexandria
What county is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Alexandria, LA?
45,275 people lived in Alexandria at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alexandria, LA?
The main ZIP code is 71301. Other ZIP codes: 71359.
What is the elevation of Alexandria?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alexandria?
Pineville (5.0 mi), Woodworth (8.8 mi), Creola (9.3 mi), Ball (9.4 mi), Prospect (10.7 mi).
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