City · Arkansas
Alexander, Arkansas
Alexander, city, mostly in Saline County (93.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Alexander had 3,801 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,385 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,587 (±156). GEOID 0500580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,801
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,385 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,587 ±156
Median household income
$57,250
±$22,402 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$174,000
±$21,488 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,054
±$371 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Alexander and what county is it in?
Alexander is a city mostly in Saline County (93.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,499 residents per square mile in 2020.
Alexander is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saline County | 3,165 | 93.5% |
| Pulaski County | 220 | 6.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Alexander, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,801 people lived in Alexander on July 1, 2025, up 12.5% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 3,385 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,587 (±156).
| Measure | Alexander | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,587 ±156 | 127,479 | +419 |
| Households | 1,213 ±143 | 50,203 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.92 ±0.33 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,405 ±181 | 52,934 | no clear change |
Alexander's population since 2000
From 614 in 2000 to 3,801 in 2025: up 519.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Alexander as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alexander?
The median resident of Alexander is 32.0 years old; 32.4% are under 18 and 8.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 32.8%. 15.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alexander | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 ±7.8 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.4% ±5.0 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.3% ±3.7 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±6.5 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.9% ±9.6 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.8% ±8.9 pts | 78.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.3% ±7.3 pts | 9.3% | +15.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.2% ±7.0 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.0% ±10.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±5.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4% ±7.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.6% ±6.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.4% ±7.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6% ±7.3 pts | 29.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.9% ±4.2 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alexander earn?
Half of Alexander's 1,213 households earn less than $57,250 a year (±$22,402), against $79,046 in Saline County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $52,744 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alexander | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,250 ±$22,402 | $79,046 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,134 ±$8,825 | $95,923 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,551 ±$4,062 | $38,887 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.5% ±9.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.9% ±17.2 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8% ±3.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±2.7 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±6.2 pts | 89.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alexander?
Owners occupy 85.2% of Alexander's occupied homes and renters 14.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 by its owner (±$21,488). The median renter pays $1,054 a month including utilities, and 62.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alexander | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,000 ±$21,488 | $221,200 | +$92,282 |
| Median gross rent | $1,054 ±$371 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.6% ±30.7 pts | 29.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,401 ±$241 | $1,448 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.2% ±8.3 pts | 78.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.8% ±8.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,405 ±181 | 52,934 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 21.1% ±28.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.9% ±10.4 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 49.1% ±10.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±3.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.8% ±9.2 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±2.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alexander building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Alexander in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alexander work and get to work?
83.3% of Alexander's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes.
| Measure | Alexander | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3% ±8.3 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±4.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3% ±8.8 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±6.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±3.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min ±3.8 | 25.3 min | +6.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Alexander?
No census tract lies mostly in Alexander; 5 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104.10Saline County | 3,119 | $76,358 |
| Tract 41.04Pulaski County | 3,388 | $59,405 |
| Tract 104.08Saline County | 7,078 | $70,432 |
| Tract 104.11Saline County | 6,036 | $91,642 |
| Tract 105.20Saline County | 1,599 | $80,398 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Alexander) · Census block assignment files
How does Alexander compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Alexander is the 5,645th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 85th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Alexander ranks 68th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 85th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 27th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th | 197 |
| Median household income | 68th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 161st | 197 |
| Median home value | 62nd | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 41st | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 108th | 189 |
| Median age | 178th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 12th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 40th | 197 |
Alexander's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Alexander with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Alexander?
17 of the 57 figures for Alexander on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Alexander are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Alexander.