Alexandria, LA Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 150,593 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Alexandria, LA Metro Area

What is the median household income in Alexandria, LA Metro Area?: The median household income in Alexandria, LA Metro Area is $56,492 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, LA Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Alexandria, LA Metro Area is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Alexandria, LA Metro Area?: $173,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Alexandria, LA Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Alexandria, LA Metro Area is $935 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Alexandria, LA Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 20.9% of adults in Alexandria, LA Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

150,593

Median Income

$56,492

Median Home Value

$173,600

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

4.8%

Median Age

37.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,125 (+21.8%) Home Value: +$37,400 (+27.5%) Poverty Rate: -1.0 pp (-6.4%) Bachelor's+: +1.9 pp (+10%) Unemployment: -1.4 pp (-22.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 150,593

Median Age 37.0

Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 4.3% White (non-Hisp.) 61.9% Black 28.7% Asian 1.2% Two or More 4.5% Other 1.2%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.3%

Chinese

0.2%

Filipino

0.2%

Vietnamese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.3%

Puerto Rican

0.3%

Cuban

0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,492 ±$1,784

Per Capita Income $81,139

Median Family Income $69,690

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Child Poverty Rate 22.8%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 18.8%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 22.6%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

6.1%

$10–15k

5.4%

$15–25k

11.3%

$25–35k

9.1%

$35–50k

13.0%

$50–75k

17.1%

$75–100k

11.3%

$100–150k

13.9%

$150–200k

7.2%

$200k+

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 67,375

Owner-Occupied 67.5%

Renter-Occupied 32.5%

Vacancy Rate 17.1%

Median Home Value $173,600

Median Gross Rent $935

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.0%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.5%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

11.6%

$50–100k

14.4%

$100–200k

15.3%

$200–300k

22.0%

$300–500k

14.1%

$500k–$1M

5.3%

$1M+

0.4%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

10.7%

$500–1k

46.4%

$1–1.5k

33.4%

$1.5–2k

7.5%

$2–2.5k

1.2%

$3.5k+

0.8%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

9.1%

1 vehicle

36.8%

2 vehicles

34.7%

19.4%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

67.1%

Single-fam. att.

1.4%

2–4 units

3.7%

5–19 units

3.3%

20+ units

2.2%

Mobile home

17.8%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

4.4%

1940–1969

8.1%

1970–1999

15.3%

2000–2009

13.6%

2010+

10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.5%

Bachelor's or Higher 20.9%

Graduate Degree 7.5%

Some College / Associate 20.7%

Less Than High School 4.4%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Work from Home 4.5%

Self-Employed 6.6%

Government Workers 21.5%

Private For-Profit 71.8%

Industry

Edu/Health

28.5%

Retail

11.9%

Arts/Entmt.

10.2%

Construction

7.6%

Public Admin

7.6%

Prof. Services

7.3%

Manufacturing

6.3%

Transportation

5.8%

Finance

3.7%

Agriculture

2.8%

Wholesale

2.7%

Information

0.8%

Occupation

Management

33.1%

Food Prep

20.6%

Sales

20.5%

Production

13.5%

Construction

12.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.4 min

Drove Alone 81.1%

Carpool 6.4%

Public Transit 1.9%

Work from Home 4.5%

Walked 2.2%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 55,855

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 42.8%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 16.2%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

7.4%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

13.3%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

11.6%

55–64

6.6%

65–74

6.3%

75–84

9.9%

85+

5.0%

Under 18: 24.5% Working age (18–64): 75.5% 65 and over: 16.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.2%

Naturalized Citizen 39.8%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.1%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

46.0%

Asia

37.0%

Europe

9.9%

Africa

4.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.0%

With a Disability 18.5%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 91.0%

Uninsured 9.0%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.4%

Has a Computer 90.9%

Same House 1 Year Ago 87.7%

Moved from Abroad 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023