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Alexandria, Tennessee Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alexandria is 950, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by the town’s rural setting and agricultural economy.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1820
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Land area: 1.9 square miles
  • Population density: 500 people per square mile
  • Area code: 615
  • Zip code: 37012

Geography and Location

Alexandria is located in central Tennessee, in DeKalb County. The town is situated along U.S. Route 70, about 55 miles east of Nashville, providing residents with access to the larger metropolitan area. The surrounding landscape consists of rolling hills, farmlands, and small creeks, typical of the Upper Cumberland region. Alexandria has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.9 years
Median household income: $29,219
Median house value: $71,600

Population by Race

Races in Alexandria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.2%)
  • Black (7.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)

Ancestries: United States (27.9%), English (8.2%), Irish (6.9%), German (4.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), Scottish (2.1%).

Elevation: 709 feet

Land area: 0.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alexandria

  • High school or higher: 59.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 4.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexandria town

  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 15.6%

0.2% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +81 (+11.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alexandria:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexandria:

  • SMYRNA (about 34 miles; SMYRNA, TN; Abbreviation: MQY)
  • NASHVILLE INTL (about 44 miles; NASHVILLE, TN; Abbreviation: BNA)
  • BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY RGNL (about 66 miles; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Abbreviation: BWG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alexandria:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexandria:

  • MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; MURFREESBORO, TN; Full-time enrollment: 16,617)
  • VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; GALLATIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 4,215)
  • TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; COOKEVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 7,204)
  • MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; Tullahoma, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,256)
  • DAVID LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; NASHVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,260)
  • VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; NASHVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 9,823)
  • BELMONT UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; NASHVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,654)

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