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The current estimated population of Alexandria is 350, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting its small-town character and rural setting.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1793
  • County: Huntingdon County
  • Land area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population density: 1,166 people per square mile
  • Area code: 814
  • Zip code: 16611

Geography and Location

Alexandria is located in central Pennsylvania, in Huntingdon County, along the Juniata River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and farmland, contributing to its scenic, rural charm. Alexandria is close to Raystown Lake, a popular destination for boating and fishing. The town has easy access to U.S. Route 22, which connects it to nearby cities like Huntingdon and State College. The area experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.7 years
Median household income: $40,662
Median house value: $61,500

Population by Race

Races in Alexandria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • Korean (1.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (28.4%), Irish (19.7%), English (9.0%), United States (5.7%), Italian (3.5%), Scotch-Irish (3.5%).

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 0.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alexandria

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexandria borough

  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 45.2%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -10 (-2.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alexandria:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexandria:

  • ALTOONA-BLAIR COUNTY (about 25 miles; ALTOONA, PA; Abbreviation: AOO)
  • UNIVERSITY PARK (about 27 miles; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Abbreviation: UNV)
  • JOHN MURTHA JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA CO (about 54 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: JST)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alexandria:

Amtrak stations near Alexandria:

  • 8 miles: HUNTINGDON (402 ALLEGHENY ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 13 miles: TYRONE (10TH & LOGAN AVE.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexandria:

  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 21 miles; ALTOONA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,516)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 24 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA; Full-time enrollment: 38,248)
  • SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 54 miles; SHIPPENSBURG, PA; Full-time enrollment: 6,330)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 57 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,851)
  • LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 62 miles; LOCK HAVEN, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,738)
  • DICKINSON COLLEGE (about 67 miles; CARLISLE, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,098)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 72 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)

Schools

Public high school in Alexandria:

  • JUNIATA VALLEY JSHS (Students: 424; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Alexandria:

  • JUNIATA VALLEY EL SCH (Students: 444; Grades: KG – 06)

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