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Alexander, North Dakota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alexander, North Dakota is 353, with 52.1% male and 47.9% female. The town has seen modest population growth due to its location near the Bakken oil fields, which has brought economic development to the area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1905
  • County: McKenzie
  • Land area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 883 people per square mile
  • Area code: 701
  • Zip code: 58831

Geography and Location

Alexander, North Dakota is located in McKenzie County, in the western part of the state, along U.S. Highway 85. The town is situated in the heart of the Bakken oil region, which has contributed to its economic growth in recent years. Alexander is surrounded by open plains and farmland, characteristic of the Great Plains region. The area around Alexander is sparsely populated, offering a peaceful, rural environment. Its location near the oil fields has made it an important service and supply point for the local energy industry.

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.8 years
Median household income: $26,042
Median house value: $32,500

Population by Race

Races in Alexander:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.6%)
  • American Indian (6.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)

Ancestries: Norwegian (49.3%), German (32.7%), Irish (18.0%), English (8.3%), Swedish (7.4%), Dutch (4.1%).

Elevation: 2180 feet

Land area: 1.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alexander

  • High school or higher: 79.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexander city

  • Never married: 22.5%
  • Now married: 66.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

0.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+0.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alexander:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexander:

  • SLOULIN FLD INTL (about 23 miles; WILLISTON, ND; Abbreviation: ISN)
  • MINOT AFB (about 164 miles; MINOT, ND; Abbreviation: MIB)
  • MINOT INTL (about 167 miles; MINOT, ND; Abbreviation: MOT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alexander:

  • WATFORD CITY MUNI (about 28 miles; WATFORD CITY, ND; Abbreviation: S25)
  • FAIRVIEW (about 30 miles; FAIRVIEW, MT; Abbreviation: 5U6)
  • SIDNEY-RICHLAND MUNI (about 39 miles; SIDNEY, MT; Abbreviation: SDY)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexander:

  • MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 165 miles; MINOT, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,662)
  • BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE (about 211 miles; BISMARCK, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,205)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 213 miles; BISMARCK, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 231 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; Full-time enrollment: 3,190)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 260 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 349 miles; CHADRON, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 365 miles; BILLINGS, MT; Full-time enrollment: 3,105)

Schools

Public high school in Alexander:

  • ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 47; Location: 601 DELANEY ST; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Alexander:

  • ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 24; Location: 601 DELANEY ST; Grades: PK – 06)

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