Alexander, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 245, Alexander's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Alexander is a small community located in Iowa, within Franklin County. The total population is 245. It ranks as the 660th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alexander is 27.6 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 36.3% of the population under 18, Alexander has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alexander is $56,250. This is 25% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.7%. This is 150% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $55,600. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Alexander is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alexander is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.5% vs 7.3%).

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Alexander, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.