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Alexandria CDP, AL

ZIP 36279 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36279

36279 has a population of 3,290 with a median age of 37.7 yrs (41.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Black
1.2%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
33.5%+52% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.2%-19% vs US avg
x
65+
16.3%-0% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.3%+29% vs US avg
x
High school
37.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.1%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.5%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.2%-43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.4%+69% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.3%+162% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.6%+203% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 36279

Poverty Rate
10.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.3%+162% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
17.6%+203% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,290
Median age37.7
Poverty rate10.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born100.0%