Alexander, North Dakota

Alexander, North Dakota
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Alexander is located in North Dakota
Alexander
Alexander
Location within North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°50′17″N 103°38′36″W / 47.8381°N 103.6432°W / 47.8381; -103.6432
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyMcKenzie
FoundedJuly 24, 1905
Incorporated (village)May 18, 1914
Incorporated (city)July 1, 1967
Named afterAlexander McKenzie
Government
[1]
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorKenneth Willcox
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.251 sq mi (3.240 km2)
 • Land1.242 sq mi (3.216 km2)
 • Water0.0089 sq mi (0.023 km2)  0.72%
Elevation
[3]
2,172 ft (662 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
319
 • Estimate 
(2025)[5]
325
 • Density257/sq mi (99.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58831
Area code701
FIPS code38-01180
GNIS feature ID1035903[3]
HighwaysUS 85, US 85 Bus.
Websitecityofalexandernd.com

Alexander is a city in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 319 as of the 2020 census,[4] and was estimated at 325 in 2025.[5]

History

Alexander was founded on July 24, 1905 and is named after early North Dakota politician Alexander McKenzie. Alexander was incorporated as a village on May 18, 1914 and as a city on July 1, 1967.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.251 square miles (3.24 km2), of which 1.242 square miles (3.22 km2) is land and 0.009 square miles (0.023 km2) (0.72%) is water.[2]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alexander has a semi-arid to humid continental climate, abbreviated "BSk" to "DFb" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930386—
19404157.5%
1950302−27.2%
1960269−10.9%
1970208−22.7%
198035872.1%
1990216−39.7%
20002170.5%
20102232.8%
202031943.0%
2025 (est.)325[5]1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2020 Census[4]

As of the 2024 American Community Survey, there were 127 estimated households in Alexander with an average of 2.01 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $121,953. Approximately 0.4% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line. Alexander has an estimated 76.8% employment rate, with 11.8% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 83.4% holding a high school diploma.[9] There were 151 housing units at an average density of 121.58 per square mile (46.9/km2).

The top five reported languages (people were allowed to report up to two languages, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (99.2%), Spanish (0.4%), Indo-European (0.0%), Asian and Pacific Islander (0.4%), and Other (0.0%).

The median age in the city was 34.5 years.

Alexander, North Dakota – racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / ethnicity (NH = non-Hispanic) Pop. 2000[10] Pop. 2010[11] Pop. 2020[12] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 201 198 291 92.63% 88.79% 91.22%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 13 11 7 5.99% 4.93% 2.19%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 0 2 0.00% 0.00% 0.63%
Mixed race or multiracial (NH) 0 3 15 0.00% 1.35% 4.70%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3 11 4 1.38% 4.93% 1.25%
Total 217 223 319 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 319 people, 122 households, and 87 families residing in the city.[13] The population density was 256.84 inhabitants per square mile (99.17/km2). There were 147 housing units at an average density of 118.36 per square mile (45.70/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.22% White, 0.00% African American, 2.19% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from some other races and 5.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.25% of the population.[14]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 223 people, 100 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 156.05 inhabitants per square mile (60.3/km2). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 83.97 per square mile (32.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.48% White, 1.79% African American, 4.93% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from some other races and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.93% of the population.

There were 100 households, of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 18.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 217 people, 87 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 150.64 inhabitants per square mile (58.2/km2). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 73.59 per square mile (28.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.55% White, 0.00% African American, 5.99% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from some other races and 0.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.38% of the population.

The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are Norwegian (49.3%), German (32.7%), Irish (18.0%), English (8.3%), Swedish (7.4%), and Dutch (4.1%).

There were 87 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,042, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,630. About 15.9% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.1% of those 65 or over.

Education

The Alexander Public School District 2 was organized in 1905.

The area is served by the Alexander Public School District 2.[15] It operates the Alexander School. In the 2025-26 academic year, the district reported a total of 332 students.[16]

Notable person

References

  1. ↑ "City of Alexander Information". City of Alexander, North Dakota. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "2025 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alexander, North Dakota
  4. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ North Dakota centennial blue book, 1889-1989. Alexander, North Dakota: Digital Horizons. 1989. p. 502 of 656. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Climate Summary for Alexander, North Dakota". Weatherbase. Archived from the original on September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Alexander city, North Dakota". www.census.gov. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  10. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Alexander city, North Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  11. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Alexander city, North Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  12. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Alexander city, North Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  14. ↑ "How many people live in Alexander city, North Dakota". USA Today. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2020 Census - School District Reference Map: McKenzie County, ND" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Alexander Public School District". North Dakota Information Technology. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
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