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 citizens of Alexandria are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 24.93% of adults in Alexandria having a bachelor's degree or advanced 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.
