Alexandria, LA Demographics

A map of Alexandria's Population by Race

Alexandria, Louisiana had a population of 45,275 in 2020. It was 36.5% White, 54.7% Black, 2.2% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alexandria, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Alexandria is the 10th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Alexandria's White Population

16,537 residents of Alexandria identify as White, or 36.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Alexandria less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Alexandria is ranked #387 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alexandria is less White than neighboring Pineville (55.7% White), Woodworth (83.7% White), Creola (72.7% White), Ball (77.2% White), and Prospect (91.1% White).

Alexandria's Black Population

24,745 residents of Alexandria identify as Black, or 54.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alexandria considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Alexandria is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alexandria is more Black than neighboring Pineville (33% Black), Woodworth (8.1% Black), Creola (11.2% Black), Ball (11.5% Black), and Prospect (0.5% Black).

Alexandria's Asian Population

977 residents of Alexandria identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alexandria roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Alexandria is ranked #60 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alexandria is more Asian than neighboring Pineville (1.8% Asian), Woodworth (0.6% Asian), Creola (0.4% Asian), Ball (0.5% Asian), and Prospect (0% Asian).

Alexandria's Hispanic Population

1,275 residents of Alexandria identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alexandria roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Alexandria is ranked #269 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alexandria is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodworth (2.7% Hispanic), and Prospect (1.1% Hispanic). Alexandria is less Hispanic than neighboring Pineville (3.4% Hispanic), Creola (4.5% Hispanic), and Ball (4% Hispanic).

Alexandria's Native American/Other Population

332 residents of Alexandria identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alexandria roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Alexandria is ranked #226 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alexandria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pineville (1.1% Native American/Other), Woodworth (1.4% Native American/Other), Creola (1.7% Native American/Other), Ball (1.1% Native American/Other), and Prospect (0.8% Native American/Other).

Alexandria's Multiracial Population

1,409 residents of Alexandria identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alexandria roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Alexandria is ranked #274 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alexandria is less Multiracial than neighboring Pineville (5% Multiracial), Woodworth (3.6% Multiracial), Creola (9.5% Multiracial), Ball (5.7% Multiracial), and Prospect (6.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.