Alexander, Arkansas facts for kids
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Alexander, Arkansas
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Location of Alexander in Pulaski County and Saline County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Pulaski, Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,385 |
| • Density | 1,499.11/sq mi (578.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72002
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-00580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403076 |
Alexander is a city in Pulaski and Saline counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Located in Central Arkansas, the town was founded as a construction camp for the nearby railroad. Following its completion, the citizens decided to incorporate in 1887. Alexander is home to the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center. The population was 2,901 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,901 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,385 | 16.7% | |
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2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,385 people, 1,034 households, and 725 families residing in the city.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,230 | 36.34% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 687 | 20.3% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.83% |
| Other/Mixed | 154 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,272 | 37.58% |
Education
The Saline County portion is in the Bryant School District, which operates Bryant High School.
The Pulaski County portion is in the Pulaski County Special School District. It is zoned to Lawson Elementary School, Joe T. Robinson Middle School, and Joe T. Robinson High School.
See also
In Spanish: Alexander (Arkansas) para niños
