Alexandria is a very small town located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 4,032 people and two associated neighborhoods, Alexandria is the 144th largest community in Alabama.Unlike some towns, Alexandria isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Alexandria are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Alexandria is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Alexandria who work in office and administrative support (18.65%), sales jobs (11.96%), and management occupations (8.17%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 7.91% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Alexandria is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Alexandria’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.The population of Alexandria overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Alexandria, 24.93% have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Alexandria in 2022 was $40,125, which is wealthy relative to Alabama, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $160,500 for a family of four. Alexandria is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Alexandria home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Alexandria residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Alexandria include English, Irish, German, Scandinavian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Alexandria is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and German/Yiddish.
