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Alexandria city, LA

ZIP 71302 — 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 71302

71302 has a population of 14,128 with a median age of 34.6 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
14.0%-77% vs US avg
x
Black
82.6%+566% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.8%+31% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
14.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.2%+55% vs US avg
x
High school
40.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.7%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
30/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.8%+168% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
66.7%+380% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.5%+215% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.5%+788% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanFrenchEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 71302

Poverty Rate
30.8%+168% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
66.7%+380% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.5%+215% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.0%+12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.0%+173% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.5%+788% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,128
Median age34.6
Poverty rate30.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White14.0%
Hispanic1.5%
Black82.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born66.7%