Alexandria is a rich agricultural area with dry land and irrigated crop land supporting corn, soybeans, milo, and alfalfa as well as cattle and hog livestock operations.
Alexandria is located on Big Sandy Creek and near the Little Blue River, a well-known historical region on the Oregon Trail where many early settlers passed through. Alexandria’s founding families were involved with the Pony Express. Visitors enjoy camping and picnics at the Alexandria State Lakes. The Big Sandy Creek, on the immediate south edge of town, is scenic and easily accessible. Union Pacific Railroad, is on the south edge of town. The ABC Railroad, whose name is derived alphabetically from surrounding towns, Alexandria, Belvidere, and Carleton, is located in Thayer County. The Union Pacific marks special occasions by sending its antique steam engine through town.
As of 2025 the population of Alexandria, NE is 187. The population is expected to shrink to 186 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.11%.
The median age of Alexandria, NE residents is 42.
The diversity index of Alexandria, NE is 12.1, meaning that there is a 12% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Alexandria, NE is $91,114 and projected to be $103,371 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,619, projected to be $37,792 in 2030. 3.74% of households – 7 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,386,158 and the average disposable income is $68,850.
There are 94 housing units in Alexandria, NE; 56 are owner-occupied, 13 are rented, and 25 are vacant. The average home value is $207,634, with 5 homes built in 2010 or later, and 61 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 4 businesses in Alexandria, NE, employing 7 workers and pulling from a labor force of 40 age 16 and above. 11 workers commute into Alexandria, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
29 residents both live and work in/around Alexandria, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 6.9% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 33 drive alone, 2 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 2 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3 residents work from home.
53 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 17 have associates degrees, 30 have bachelor’s degrees, and 10 hold a graduate or professional degree.