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Alexandria, SD
City in Hanson County, South Dakota.
Population
692
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,110
ZIP codes
0
Alexandria and its ZIP codes
Alexandria at a glance
- Alexandria is about 93 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,679, 37% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,200 (30% below South Dakota) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Alexandria, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alexandria, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,679
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$180,200
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (324), Irish Americans (80), Norwegian Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hanson County. PPP loans are for Alexandria.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,714
623 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.1M
FY 2026, $13,322 per person
How people get to work
Alexandria, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alexandria, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alexandria, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Alexandria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Millbrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Rosedale ColonyCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| FultonTown | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| FarmerTown | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| EmeryCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Oak Lane ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SpencerCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Old Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| New Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| EthanTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MitchellCity | 14 mi | 11.5 |
| BridgewaterCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| MilltownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| DimockTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Golden View ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alexandria, SD in?
- Alexandria is in Hanson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Alexandria, SD?
- About 692 people live in Alexandria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alexandria?
- Nearby places include Millbrook Colony (4.7 mi), Rosedale Colony (5.3 mi), Fulton (5.4 mi), Rockport Colony (6 mi), Farmer (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023