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Alexander, Arkansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alexander, Arkansas is 4,023, with 48.5% male and 51.5% female. Alexander has experienced steady growth due to its location between Little Rock and Benton, making it a popular residential community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1887
  • County: Pulaski and Saline
  • Land area: 2.8 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,437 people per square mile
  • Area code: 501
  • Zip code: 72002

Geography and Location

Alexander, Arkansas is located in central Arkansas, approximately 15 miles southwest of Little Rock and 10 miles northeast of Benton. It is strategically situated along Interstate 30, making it a convenient residential area for commuters to the larger cities. The town is primarily residential, with a suburban-rural mix, and has seen growth in recent years due to its proximity to employment centers in Little Rock. The landscape around Alexander consists of rolling hills, forested areas, and open farmland, providing a peaceful environment for its residents.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.9 years
Median household income: $30,050
Median house value: $33,800

Population by Race

Races in Alexander:

  • White Non-Hispanic (68.7%)
  • Black (26.7%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Korean (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (13.8%), United States (13.5%), Irish (9.9%), Subsaharan African (8.6%), English (5.2%), Dutch (2.4%).

Elevation: 361 feet

Land area: 0.4 square miles

Map of Alexander, AR

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alexander

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexander town

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 43.2%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 22.1%

2.3% Foreign born (1.1% Asia, 0.8% Latin America, 0.3% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +295 (+92.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alexander:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexander:

  • ADAMS FIELD (about 17 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Abbreviation: LIT)
  • LITTLE ROCK AFB (about 29 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: LRF)
  • MEMORIAL FIELD (about 46 miles; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Abbreviation: HOT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alexander:

  • SALINE COUNTY/WATTS FIELD (about 13 miles; BENTON, AR; Abbreviation: M99)
  • NORTH LITTLE ROCK MUNI (about 19 miles; NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR; Abbreviation: 1M1)
  • SHERIDAN MUNI (about 23 miles; SHERIDAN, AR; Abbreviation: 9M8)

Amtrak station near Alexander:

  • 14 miles: LITTLE ROCK (MARKHAM & VICTORY STS.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexander:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 10 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,024)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 34 miles; CONWAY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 7,693)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 43 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,801)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 50 miles; BEEBE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,840)
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,109)
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 4,450)

 

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