Alexander, Arkansas

City in Arkansas, United States

Alexander, Arkansas

City

Location of Alexander in Pulaski County and Saline County, Arkansas.

Coordinates: 34°37′33″N 92°26′49″W﻿ / ﻿34.62583°N 92.44694°W﻿ / 34.62583; -92.44694
Country| United States
State| Arkansas
Counties| Pulaski, Saline
Area

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• Total| 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
• Land| 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
• Water| 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation

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| 335 ft (102 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total| 3,385
• Density| 1,499.11/sq mi (578.82/km2)
Time zone| UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code|

72002

Area code| 501
FIPS code| 05-00580
GNIS feature ID| 2403076[2]
Website| www.cityofalexander.com

Alexander is a city in Pulaski and Saline counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[3] Located in Central Arkansas, the town was founded as a construction camp for the nearby railroad. Following its completion, the citizens decided to incorporate in 1887. Alexander is home to the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center. The population was 2,901 at the 2010 census.[4]

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.[5]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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2010| 2,901| | —
2020| 3,385| | 16.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

### 2020 census

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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,385 people, 1,034 households, and 725 families residing in the city.

Alexander racial composition[7] Race  | Number  | Percentage

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White (non-Hispanic)  | 1,230  | 36.34%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)  | 687  | 20.3%
Native American | 14  | 0.41%
Asian | 28  | 0.83%
Other/Mixed | 154  | 4.55%
Hispanic or Latino | 1,272  | 37.58%

### 2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[8] there were 614 people, 276 households, and 171 families in the town. The population density was 526.8/km2 (1,369.5/mi²). There were 305 housing units at an average density of 261.7/km2 (680.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 70.68% White, 26.71% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 2.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 276 households 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.79.

The age distribution was 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males.

The median household income was $30,050 and the median family income was $35,341. Males had a median income of $28,571 versus $21,958 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,157. About 9.5% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

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The Saline County portion is in the Bryant School District,[9] which operates Bryant High School.

The Pulaski County portion is in the Pulaski County Special School District.[10][11] It is zoned to Lawson Elementary School, Joe T. Robinson Middle School, and Joe T. Robinson High School.[12]

## References

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1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alexander, Arkansas
3. ^ "Arkansas: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. United States Census Bureau. August 2012. p. III-6. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
4. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Alexander city, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Alexander city, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. ^ "School District Reference Map (2010 Census): Saline County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
10. ^ "2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Pulaski County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
11. ^ "Pulaski County Special School District Zones" (PDF). Pulaski County Election Commission. Retrieved March 3, 2021. \- the finder of ArcGIS used by the State of Arkansas confirms it is an exclave of the Pulaski County SSD.
12. ^ "School Zone Map". Pulaski County Special School District. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.

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Municipalities and communities of Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

County seat: Little Rock

Cities|

* Alexander‡
* Cammack Village
* Jacksonville
* Little Rock
* Maumelle
* North Little Rock
* Sherwood
* Wrightsville

Map of Arkansas highlighting Pulaski County

CDPs|

* College Station
* Gibson
* Hensley
* Landmark
* McAlmont
* Natural Steps
* Roland
* Scott‡
* Sweet Home
* Woodson

Other unincorporated
communities|

* Crystal Hill
* Galloway
* Ironton
* Little Italy‡
* Lundsford Corner
* Marche
* Woodyardville

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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Municipalities and communities of Saline County, Arkansas, United States

County seat: Benton

Cities|

* Alexander‡
* Benton
* Bryant
* Haskell
* Shannon Hills
* Traskwood

Map of Arkansas highlighting Saline County

Towns|

* Bauxite

CDPs|

* Avilla
* East End
* Hot Springs Village‡
* Salem
* Sardis

Other unincorporated
communities|

* Brooks
* Crows
* Detonti
* Lakeside
* Paron
* Pleasant Hill

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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