Alexander Authority

Alexander is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 3,587.

Alexander, Arkansas

Alexander is a Arkansas town in Pulaski County, Arkansas, home to 3,587 residents. Households here earn a median of $57,250.

Definition and scope

Alexander sits within Pulaski County, Arkansas, one of Arkansas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 502 and is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Alexander has approximately 3,587 residents. The median age is 32.0 years. Roughly 85% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $174,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 32.8%
• Black or African American: 35.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 27.9%
• Asian: 0.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Alexander is $57,250. Poverty rate stands at 27.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.3%. Educational attainment: 16.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Alexander:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Alexander is Saline County Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Saline County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Little Rock, Arkansas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 459 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Arkansas State Authority — state-level reference for Arkansas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.