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The current estimated population of Alexandria, Kentucky is 10,341, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female. Alexandria has seen consistent growth, driven by its appeal as a suburban community within the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1834
  • County: Campbell
  • Land area: 6.8 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,521 people per square mile
  • Area code: 859
  • Zip code: 41001

Geography and Location

Alexandria, Kentucky is located in northern Kentucky, about 15 miles southeast of downtown Cincinnati. The town is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area and has seen residential growth due to its proximity to the city while maintaining a suburban-rural feel. Alexandria is surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and small creeks, making it a scenic place to live. The town’s strong schools, quiet neighborhoods, and close-knit community make it a popular choice for families and professionals who work in Cincinnati but prefer a suburban lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.3 years
Median household income: $55,409
Median house value: $118,400

Population by Race

Races in Alexandria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (41.3%), Irish (15.2%), United States (11.0%), English (9.1%), French (2.9%), Italian (2.5%).

Land area: 5.4 square miles

Map of Alexandria, KY

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alexandria

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexandria city

  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 68.3%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

1.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +2,305 (+38.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alexandria:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexandria:

  • CINCINNATI MUNI AIRPORT LUNKEN FIELD (about 10 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; Abbreviation: LUK)
  • CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL (about 19 miles; COVINGTON/CINCINNATI, OH, KY; Abbreviation: CVG)
  • AIRBORNE AIRPARK (about 53 miles; WILMINGTON, OH; Abbreviation: ILN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alexandria:

  • MAYS (about 11 miles; NEWTOWN, OH; Abbreviation: 1W4)
  • CLERMONT COUNTY (about 16 miles; BATAVIA, OH; Abbreviation: I69)
  • GENE SNYDER (about 18 miles; FALMOUTH, KY; Abbreviation: K62)

Amtrak station near Alexandria:

  • 15 miles: CINCINNATI (1301 WESTERN AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexandria:

  • NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY (about 2 miles; HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY; Full-time enrollment: 9,668)
  • XAVIER UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,977)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-RAYMOND WALTERS COLLEGE (about 17 miles; BLUE ASH, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,266)
  • CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,972)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-MAIN CAMPUS (about 18 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; Full-time enrollment: 22,355)
  • MIAMI UNIVERSITY-OXFORD (about 45 miles; OXFORD, OH; Full-time enrollment: 15,704)
  • WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 56 miles; DAYTON, OH; Full-time enrollment: 11,734)

Schools

Public high school in Alexandria:

  • CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,459; Location: 909 CAMEL CROSSING; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Alexandria:

  • BISHOP BROSSART HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 429; Location: GROVE – JEFFERSON STS; Grades: 9 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alexandria:

  • CAMPBELL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,062; Location: 8000 ALEXANDRIA PK; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • JOHN W. REILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 499; Location: 4930 S US 27; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ALEXANDRIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 395; Location: 51 ORCHARD LN; Grades: PK – 05)
  • GRANT’S LICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 221; Location: 170 W CLAY RIDGE RD; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Alexandria:

  • ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 517; Location: 9 SOUTH JEFFERSON ST; Grades: KG – 8)
  • LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE (Students: 107; Location: 7717 ALEXANDRIA PIKE; Grades: PK – KG)

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