Alexandria is a city in Monroe Township, Madison County,

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, United States. It is about northeast of Indianapolis. According to the 2010 census, its population was 5,145, a decrease of 17.8% from 6,260 in 2000.

History

Alexandria was

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ted in 1836, when it was certain that the

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would be extended to that point. It was incorporated as a town in 1898.

Geography

Alexandria is located at . According to the 2010 census, Alexandria has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

Alexandria is part of the

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2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,145 people, 2,113 households, and 1,362 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,507 housing units at an average density of . The

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of the city was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.7% of the population. Of the 2,113 households 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 30.1% of households were one person and 12.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 38.2 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,260 people, 2,481 households, and 1,654 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,704 housing units at an average density of . The

of the city was 98.10% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were

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or Latino of any race. Of the 2,481 households 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.9% of households were one person and 13.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04. The age distribution was 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males. The median household income was $35,359 and the median family income was $42,731. Males had a median income of $30,529 versus $23,384 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,578. About 4.2% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The city council consists of seven members. Five members are elected from individual districts, and two are elected at large. The city is governed by a "strong" mayor system that appoints two council members and/or city residents to serve at the mayor's pleasure on the board of public works and safety. The chief financial officer is the clerk-treasurer. The clerk-treasure and mayor are full-time elected officials.

Transportation

Airport

Alexandria Airport is a public use airport located southeast of the central business district of Alexandria.

Education

Alexandria Community School Corporation Alexandria Community School Corporation is a school district headquartered in Alexandria, Indiana Alexandria is a city in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is about northeast of Indianapolis. According to the 2010 ...

operates public schools. The town has a lending library, the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library.

Notable people

Joey Feek Joey Marie Feek ( née Martin, September 9, 1975 – March 4, 2016) was an American country music singer and songwriter. From 2008 to 2016, the duo Joey + Rory comprised her and her husband, Rory Feek. Life and musical career Joey Marie Feek wa ...

, country singer * Bill Gaither, gospel singer/songwriter *

Danny Gaither Danny Gaither (November 20, 1938April 6, 2001), was a gospel music singer from Alexandria, Indiana, and an original member of the Bill Gaither Trio. Early years Born Daniel Joseph Gaither, he was the son of George and Lela Gaither.Liverett, Da ...

, gospel singer *

Gloria Gaither Gloria Gaither (born March 4, 1942) is a Christian singer-songwriter, author, speaker, editor, and academic. She is married to Bill Gaither and together they have written more than 700 songs. She performed, traveled and recorded with the Bill Ga ...

, author/lyricist, gospel singer *

Charles Corydon Hall Charles Corydon Hall (July 3, 1860 – August 19, 1935) was an American businessman, chemist, engineer and industrialist. He developed a process of converting molten limestone into fibers that would become an insulation material. He initiated t ...

, industrialist *

Robert L. Rock Robert L. Rock (September 8, 1927 – January 9, 2013) was an American politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana from 1965 to 1969 and as the Mayor of Anderson, Indiana, from 1972 to 1980. He was the Democratic nominee for G ...

, politician

References

External links

City of Alexandria, Indiana websiteAlexandria Chamber of Commerce

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