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Alexander, ND
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Population
255
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
205
ZIP codes
0
Alexander and its ZIP codes
Alexander at a glance
- Alexander is about 18 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Alexander, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKenzie County. PPP loans are for Alexander.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,072
11,760 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,041
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $6,869 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alexander, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alexander, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Alexander
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArnegardCity | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| TrentonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| East FairviewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Watford CityCity | 18 mi | 8.9 |
| Fairview, MTTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| WillistonCity | 25 mi | 25.7 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Sidney, MTCity | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| SpringbrookCity | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alexander, ND in?
- Alexander is in McKenzie County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Alexander, ND?
- About 255 people live in Alexander, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alexander?
- Nearby places include Arnegard (9.7 mi), Trenton (18 mi), East Fairview (18 mi), Watford City (18 mi), Fairview, MT (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023