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Alexandria is a city located in central Louisiana along the Red River. With a population of 47,472 as of the 2010 census, it is the ninth-largest city in the state. Alexandria serves as the parish seat of Rapides Parish and is also included in the Alexandria, Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Alexandria was originally founded in 1785 by Alexander Fulton. It was incorporated as a town in 1818 and then as a city in 1832. Alexandria served as a strategically important city during the Civil War, changing hands between the Confederate and Union armies several times. After the war, the city rebuilt and continued to grow into a center of lumber and cotton industries.

The city government's website has more details on Alexandria's history from its founding through the 20th century. Some key historic attractions in the city include:

Population and Demographics

According to the latest census data, Alexandria has a population of 47,472 residents. The racial makeup of the city is 61.1% African American, 34.1% White, 1.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, and 2.5% from other races. Alexandria has seen its population decline since its peak in the 1980s, consistent with many urban areas across the country.

Economy and Major Employers

Alexandria has a diverse economy with major industries including healthcare, education, manufacturing, food processing, and warehousing. Some of the top employers in Alexandria include:

Major industries in the area include healthcare, construction, retail, education, forestry and manufacturing.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of Alexandria's top attractions include:

The Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau website has details on more things to do, local events, and trip-planning resources.

Transportation

Alexandria Transit (ATRANS) provides public transportation throughout the city. More information on routes, fares and schedules can be found on the ATRANS website.

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) offers daily flights to hubs like Houston, Dallas and Atlanta. The airport is located just a few miles from downtown Alexandria.

Alexandria is easily accessible by car with Interstate 49 passing through the center of the city. Alexandria is about a 2.5 hour drive from Baton Rouge, 3 hours from New Orleans, and 4.5 hours from Dallas.

Education

Alexandria is served by two public school districts:

Alexandria is also home to several private schools, including:

Higher education options include Louisiana State University of Alexandria and Louisiana Technical College.

Local Government and Resources

Alexandria is an independent city not part of any county. The city is governed by a mayor-council system.

Some key local government departments and community resources include:

Recreation and Local Sports

Popular recreation options in Alexandria include biking and hiking at Kisatchie National Forest, exploring local history at museums like the Central Louisiana African American Museum, and visiting the Alexandria Zoo. The Alexandria Riverfront Center offers indoor recreation and event facilities.

For spectator sports, the community supports local high school and college teams. Louisiana State University of Alexandria features several NAIA sports teams. The community also enjoys following the New Orleans Saints NFL team and other professional sports.

Stay Connected

To stay up to date on local news and events, be sure to follow the Alexandria City Facebook page: City of Alexandria Government

Residents looking for more community info can also browse The Town Talk, Alexandria's local newspaper.




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