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Alexander, AR
City in Saline County, Arkansas.
Population
3,587
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,589
ZIP codes
0
Alexander and its ZIP codes
Alexander at a glance
- Alexander is about 27 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 95th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $57,250, 6% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 (7% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,054 a month.
Local data for Alexander, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alexander, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,250
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$1,054/mo
Homeownership
85.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (498), Honduran Americans (305), Irish Americans (221).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Alexander.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,565
28,549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$867M
FY 2026, $7,021 per person
How people get to work
Alexander, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alexander, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
237
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alexander, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Alexander
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon HillsCity | 1.4 mi | 2.6 |
| BryantCity | 2.9 mi | 20.5 |
| BauxiteTown | 4.4 mi | 3.4 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.1 |
| SardisCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| LandmarkCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 9.8 |
| BentonCity | 7.4 mi | 23.1 |
| East EndCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 20.1 |
| AvillaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Little RockCity | 10 mi | 121.2 |
| Sweet HomeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Cammack VillageCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WrightsvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| College StationCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HaskellCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| WoodsonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alexander, AR in?
- Alexander is in Saline County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Alexander, AR?
- About 3,587 people live in Alexander, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alexander?
- Nearby places include Shannon Hills (1.4 mi), Bryant (2.9 mi), Bauxite (4.4 mi), Salem (6.7 mi), Sardis (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023