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'''Alexandria''' is a city in [[Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana|Monroe Township]], [[Madison County, Indiana|Madison County]], [[Indiana]], United States. It is about {{convert|48|mi}} northeast of [[Indianapolis]]. According to the 2020 census, its population was 5,149,<ref name="Census 2020"/> nearly unchanged from 2010.
'''Alexandria''' is a city in [[Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana]], United States. It is about {{convert|48|mi}} northeast of [[Indianapolis]]. According to the 2020 census, its population was 5,149,<ref name="Census 2020"/> nearly unchanged from 2010.


==History==
==History==
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|estref= <ref name="IndianaDemographics">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiana-demographics.com/alexandria-demographics|title=Alexandria Demographic Statistics|publisher=Indiana Demographics by Cubit|accessdate=January 29, 2025}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="IndianaDemographics">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiana-demographics.com/alexandria-demographics|title=Alexandria Demographic Statistics|publisher=Indiana Demographics by Cubit|accessdate=January 29, 2025}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015 }}</ref>
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Alexandria is part of the [[Indianapolis metropolitan area|Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area]].
Alexandria is part of the [[Indianapolis metropolitan area|Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area]].
===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Alexandria had a population of 5,149. The median age was 38.4 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 87.8 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0133P,DP1_0137P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=place%3A00910&in=state%3A18|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 28, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=place%3A00910&in=state%3A18|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 28, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
99.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.8% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=place%3A00910&in=state%3A18|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 28, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
There were 2,142 households in Alexandria, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 38.5% were married-couple households, 20.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
There were 2,524 housing units, of which 15.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.0%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL"/>
! Race !! Number !! Percent
|-
| [[White Americans|White]] || 4,756 || 92.4%
|-
| [[African Americans|Black or African American]] || 40 || 0.8%
|-
| [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian and Alaska Native]] || 3 || 0.1%
|-
| [[Asian Americans|Asian]] || 13 || 0.3%
|-
| [[Native Hawaiians|Native Hawaiian]] and [[Pacific Islander|Other Pacific Islander]] || 0 || 0.0%
|-
| Some other race || 60 || 1.2%
|-
| [[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races]] || 277 || 5.4%
|-
| ''[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (of any race)'' || 151 || 2.9%
|}


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website |df=mdy }}</ref> of 2000, there were 6,260 people, 2,481 households, and 1,654 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,308.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,704 housing units at an average density of {{convert|997.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 98.10% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were [[Hispanics in the United States|Hispanic]] or Latino of any race.
As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 6,260 people, 2,481 households, and 1,654 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,308.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,704 housing units at an average density of {{convert|997.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 98.10% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were [[Hispanics in the United States|Hispanic]] or Latino of any race.


Of the 2,481 households 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.9% of households were one person and 13.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.
Of the 2,481 households 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.9% of households were one person and 13.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.
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The median household income was $35,359 and the median family income  was $42,731. Males had a median income of $30,529 versus $23,384 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,578. About 4.2% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $35,359 and the median family income  was $42,731. Males had a median income of $30,529 versus $23,384 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,578. About 4.2% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.
==Government==
==Government==
The city council consists of seven members. Five members are elected from individual districts, and two are elected at large. The city is governed by a "strong" mayor system that appoints two council members and/or city residents to serve at the mayor's pleasure on the board of public works and safety. The chief financial officer is the clerk-treasurer. The clerk-treasurer and mayor are full-time elected officials.
The city council consists of seven members. Five members are elected from individual districts, and two are elected at large. The city is governed by a "strong" mayor system that appoints two council members and/or city residents to serve at the mayor's pleasure on the board of public works and safety. The chief financial officer is the clerk-treasurer. The clerk-treasurer and mayor are full-time elected officials.
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==Education==
==Education==
It is in the [[Alexandria Community School Corporation]].<ref>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st18_in/schooldistrict_maps/c18095_madison/DC20SD_C18095.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Madison County, IN|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|date=December 18, 2020|accessdate=2025-06-03}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st18_in/schooldistrict_maps/c18095_madison/DC20SD_C18095_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
It is in the [[Alexandria Community School Corporation]].<ref>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st18_in/schooldistrict_maps/c18095_madison/DC20SD_C18095.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Madison County, IN|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|date=December 18, 2020|accessdate=June 3, 2025}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st18_in/schooldistrict_maps/c18095_madison/DC20SD_C18095_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>


The town has a lending library, the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | title=Indiana public library directory | publisher=Indiana State Library | access-date=March 10, 2018 | archive-date=February 18, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218220414/http://in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref>
The town has a lending library, the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | title=Indiana public library directory | publisher=Indiana State Library | access-date=March 10, 2018 | archive-date=February 18, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218220414/http://in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref>
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[[Category:Cities in Indiana]]
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[[Category:Cities in Madison County, Indiana]]
[[Category:Cities in Madison County, Indiana]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1836]]
[[Category:Populated places in the United States established in 1836]]
[[Category:1836 establishments in Indiana]]
[[Category:1836 establishments in Indiana]]

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Alexandria, Indiana
City
File:Brick Welcome to Alexandria sign.jpg
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Nickname(s): 
"Small Town USA"
Location in Madison County, Indiana
Location in Madison County, Indiana
Template:Location map
Coordinates: 40°15′17″N 85°40′23″W / 40.25472°N 85.67306°W / 40.25472; -85.67306
CountryFile:Flag of the United States.svg United States
StateTemplate:Country data Indiana
CountyMadison
TownshipMonroe
Established1836
Incorporated1898
Government
 • MayorTodd Naselroad (R)[citation needed]
Area
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Elevation
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Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total5,149
 • Estimate 
(2025)
5,197[3] Increase
 • DensityTemplate:Infobox settlement/densdisp
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46001
Area code(s)765
FIPS code18-00910[5]
GNIS feature ID2393917[2]
Websitewww.in.gov/cities/alexandria

Alexandria is a city in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is about 48 miles (77 km) northeast of Indianapolis. According to the 2020 census, its population was 5,149,[4] nearly unchanged from 2010.

History

File:Indiana's First Interurban Railway historical marker.jpg
Historical marker about Indiana's First Interurban Railway line.

Alexandria was platted in 1836, when it was certain that the Indiana Central Canal would be extended to that point.[6] It was incorporated as a town in 1898.[7]

In 1898, Indiana's first Interurban railway line began operating between Alexandria and Anderson.[8]

Geography

Alexandria is located in northern Madison County. Indiana State Road 9 passes through the east side of the city, leading south 11 miles (18 km) to Anderson, the county seat, and north 21 miles (34 km) to Marion. State Road 28 crosses the northern tip of Alexandria, leading west 9 miles (14 km) to Elwood and east 23 miles (37 km) to Albany.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Alexandria has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), all land.[1] Pipe Creek crosses the city south of its center, flowing southwest to join the White River at Perkinsville.

Demographics

Template:US Census population Alexandria is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area.

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Alexandria had a population of 5,149. The median age was 38.4 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 87.8 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

99.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.8% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 2,142 households in Alexandria, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 38.5% were married-couple households, 20.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 2,524 housing units, of which 15.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.0%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 4,756 92.4%
Black or African American 40 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 0.1%
Asian 13 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 60 1.2%
Two or more races 277 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 151 2.9%

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 5,145 people, 2,113 households, and 1,362 families living in the city. The population density was 1,956.3 inhabitants per square mile (755.3/km2). There were 2,507 housing units at an average density of 953.2 per square mile (368.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.7% of the population.

Of the 2,113 households 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 30.1% of households were one person and 12.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age was 38.2 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 6,260 people, 2,481 households, and 1,654 families living in the city. The population density was 2,308.6 inhabitants per square mile (891.4/km2). There were 2,704 housing units at an average density of 997.2 per square mile (385.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 2,481 households 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.9% of households were one person and 13.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median household income was $35,359 and the median family income was $42,731. Males had a median income of $30,529 versus $23,384 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,578. About 4.2% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The city council consists of seven members. Five members are elected from individual districts, and two are elected at large. The city is governed by a "strong" mayor system that appoints two council members and/or city residents to serve at the mayor's pleasure on the board of public works and safety. The chief financial officer is the clerk-treasurer. The clerk-treasurer and mayor are full-time elected officials.

Transportation

Airport

Alexandria Airport is a public use airport located 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district of Alexandria.[13]

Education

It is in the Alexandria Community School Corporation.[14]

The town has a lending library, the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library.[15]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:GNIS
  3. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named IndianaDemographics
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "P1. Race – Alexandria city, Indiana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ↑ Forkner, John La Rue (1914). History of Madison County, Indiana: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People and Its Principal Interests, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 119.
  7. ↑ Forkner, John La Rue; Dyson, Byron H. (1897). Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana. Wilson, Humprheys & Co. p. 840.
  8. ↑ Template:Cite sign
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  11. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  12. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  13. ↑ Template:FAA-airport. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective June 3, 2010.
  14. ↑ Geography Division (December 18, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Madison County, IN (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2025. - Text list
  15. ↑ "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 18, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2018.

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