City safety & data profile

AlexandriaLA

Alexandria, LA is a 48K-resident city in Rapides Parish with a median household income of $47,113.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Alexandria, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Alexandria has a population larger than 78% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $183,700, and 7 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

48K
Population
Top 22%
By size
$47,113
Median income
$183,700
Median home
27%
Poverty rate

The read on Alexandria

Alexandria posts a median household income higher than 6% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 7 hospitals serve the Alexandria area.

Top 94%
by median income, US cities
7
hospitals in & near Alexandria

Where Alexandria income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$47,113 Bottom 6% higher than 6% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Alexandria, LA beyond the headline numbers

Alexandria sits inside Rapides Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 31.31°N, -92.45°W. Population 47,889, $47,113 median household income. Median home value $183,700, median rent $931. Poverty rate 27%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Alexandria's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 48.2%, then obesity at 44.3%. 7 hospitals in/around Alexandria, 2.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Alexandria from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
47,889
Alexandria
Median Income
$47,113
-31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$183,700
-19% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Rapides Parish) - Alexandria's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
128K-3%
Median Income
$54,967+34%
Median Home Value
$181,100+50%
Poverty Rate
19.9%+0%
Unemployment
5.1%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Alexandria, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$931/mo
Poverty Rate
27% +90% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%
Work From Home 5.1%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 36.6%
African American 55.3%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
48.2%
Obesity
44.3%
Short Sleep Duration
43.4%
Physical Inactivity
35.9%
Current Smoking
20.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.6%
Diabetes
19.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.7%
Binge Drinking
13.2%
Current Asthma
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.2%
Annual Checkup 83.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.6%
Stroke
5.7%

Hospitals 7 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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1
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0
Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
7
With ER
2
CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL
ALEXANDRIA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
ALEXANDRIA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Alexandria, LA? ▼
Alexandria, LA has a population of 47,889 people, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Alexandria? ▼
The median household income in Alexandria, LA is $47,113 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27%.
What is the median home value in Alexandria? ▼
The median home value in Alexandria, LA is $183,700. Median rent is $931/month.
What are the top health concerns in Alexandria? ▼
The top health indicators in Alexandria include High Blood Pressure (48.2%), Obesity (44.3%), Short Sleep Duration (43.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Alexandria? ▼
Alexandria has 7 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Alexandria? ▼
The median age in Alexandria, LA is 37.6 years. 25.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Alexandria, LA is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 48K and a $47,113 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 7 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Alexandria area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Alexandria's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Alexandria area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Alexandria against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Rapides Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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