Alexandria, South Dakota

Alexandria is a city in central Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 615 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Hanson County.[7]

Alexandria, South Dakota
City
Location in Hanson County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°39′17″N 97°46′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyHanson
Founded1880 [1]
Incorporated1885[1]
Area
 • Total0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
 • Land0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,352 ft (412 m)
Population
 • Total615
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
644
 • Density1,032.05/sq mi (398.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57311
Area code(s)605
FIPS code46-00820[5]
GNIS feature ID1253612[6]
Websitewww.alexandriasd.com

History

In 1879, the community was founded with the name Clarksville.[8] Its post office was established in 1880, and the city later incorporated in 1885 as Alexandria.[1] The city was named after Alexander Mitchell.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2), all land.[10] Alexandria has been assigned the ZIP code 57311, and the FIPS place code 00820.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900680—
191095540.4%
19209651.0%
1930688−28.7%
19407468.4%
1950714−4.3%
1960614−14.0%
1970598−2.6%
1980588−1.7%
1990518−11.9%
20005638.7%
20106159.2%
2019 (est.)644[4]4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

Alexandria is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 615 people, 231 households, and 171 families residing in the city. The population density was 991.9 inhabitants per square mile (383.0/km2). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 401.6 per square mile (155.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 231 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 563 people, 234 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,041.9 people per square mile (402.5/km2). There were 251 housing units at an average density of 464.5 per square mile (179.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.29% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 234 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $45,333. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,120. About 2.8% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Pioneers of Alexandria, South Dakota 1880–82, photo April 5, 1902

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-10. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alexandria
  7. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 21.
  9. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 161.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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