Alexandria, Louisiana metropolitan area

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Alexandria, Louisiana
Map of Louisiana highlighting the Alexandria metropolitan area
Map of Louisiana highlighting the Alexandria metropolitan area
Website: http://cityofalexandriala.com/

The Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in central Louisiana that covers two parishes - Rapides and Grant. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 145,035 (though a July 1, 2007 estimate placed the population at 149,837).[1]

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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 145,035 people, 54,193 households, and 38,401 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 68.95% White, 28.04% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $29,739, and the median income for a family was $35,775. Males had a median income of $30,505 versus $20,477 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $15,249.

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  1. ^ Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 (CBSA-EST2007-01) (CSV). 2007 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division (2008-03-27). Retrieved on 2008-03-28.
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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