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Alexandria, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alexandria, Alabama is 4,000, with 49% male and 51% female. Alexandria has seen gradual growth, particularly as a suburban community for the nearby city of Anniston.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1834
  • County: Calhoun
  • Land area: 11.1 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 360 people per square mile
  • Area code: 256
  • Zip code: 36250

Geography and Location

Alexandria, Alabama is located in Calhoun County, in northeastern Alabama, about 10 miles north of Anniston. The town is situated in a largely rural area, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. Alexandria serves as a bedroom community for those working in Anniston and Gadsden, offering a quiet, suburban environment. The town’s location near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains provides scenic beauty and access to outdoor recreation. Alexandria is known for its strong public schools and family-friendly atmosphere, making it an attractive place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.1 years
Median household income: $40,761
Median house value: $83,800

Population by Race

Races in Alexandria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.1%)
  • Black (9.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (31.6%), Irish (6.9%), English (3.9%), German (3.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.9%), Dutch (1.5%).

Elevation: 560 feet

Land area: 11.1 square miles

Map of Alexandria, AL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alexandria

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexandria CDP

  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 66.1%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

1.4% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alexandria:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexandria:

  • ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 13 miles; ANNISTON, AL; Abbreviation: ANB)
  • TALLADEGA MUNI (about 18 miles; TALLADEGA, AL; Abbreviation: ASN)
  • BIRMINGHAM INTL (about 62 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Abbreviation: BHM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alexandria:

  • MCMINN (about 6 miles; WEAVER, AL; Abbreviation: 25A)
  • GADSDEN MUNI (about 20 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Abbreviation: GAD)
  • ST CLAIR COUNTY (about 29 miles; PELL CITY, AL; Abbreviation: PLR)

Amtrak station near Alexandria:

  • 9 miles: ANNISTON (126 W.4TH ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexandria:

  • JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 9 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 6,418)
  • GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; WADLEY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,925)
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 57 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,241)
  • JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,279)
  • SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,106)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 67 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)

Public primary/middle schools in Alexandria:

  • ALEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,058; Location: 353 STADIUM DR; Grades: 05 – 12)
  • ALEXANDRIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 715; Location: 2525 ALEX-WELLINGTON RD; Grades: KG – 04)

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