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Alexandria’s average commute is 43 minutes, above both Tennessee’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 6 of the 178 Tennessee towns we compare have a lower midpoint age than Alexandria. Its National Register listings include Dekalb County Fairgrounds and Alexandria Cemeteries Historic District (Additional Documentation). Alexandria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Alexandria beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 343 in 1850, 981 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1943 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alexandria, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Alexandria.
65% of Alexandria’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 11%. Compared with 80% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Alexandria after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2010.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Alexandria’s midsummer high is 89°F, near the Tennessee town median (89°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Half the trips to work are shorter than 29 miles. For residents in Alexandria, the share who live below the poverty line is 24%. Most working residents leave Alexandria for work: only 3% work in town. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs here rose by 60, to 331.
| Alexandria | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 12% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Alexandria's reported crime rate is well below Tennessee's. Its property offense rate is 7 per 1,000 residents. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
| Alexandria | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 7 per 1,000 residents | 16.3 | 13.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 4 per 1,000 residents | 3.3 | 1.8 |
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Among 177 Tennessee towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Alexandria. In Alexandria, 20% of adults report frequent physical distress.
| Alexandria | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 19% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 24% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 20% | 17% |
| What stands out | Alexandria | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 30.3% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.6% | 8.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.2% | 3.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Among households in Alexandria, 61% are owner-occupiers. Its going rate for rent is $789 a month.
| Alexandria | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 66% | 73% |
| Median rent | $789 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Alexandria; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Alexandria residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Alexandria is a town in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 981 at the 2020 census.
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Alexandria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.