Chester, NE

Alexandria, NE

Alexandria: A Farming Community in Thayer County, Nebraska

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.

Population

Total Population

168

Population
Growth Rate

-0.72%

Median Age

51

Diversity Index

11.200

Housing & Income

Households

77

Total Housing Units

91


Owner Occupied

65

Renter Occupied

12

Vacant

14

Median Home Value

$125,000


Average Home Value

$167,692

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.12%

Income Projection

Median Household

$69,811 $77,545


Average Household

$100,661 $110,655


Per Capita

$46,136 $51,229

Workforce

Total Businesses

3

Total Employed

4

Workers 16+

81

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

3

2023 Transportation / Warehouse

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

1

Some
High School

4

Graduated
High School

32

Associates
Degree

17

Bachelor's
Degree

25

Graduate
Degree

15

Average Commute Time

19 min.



Resident Commuters

59

Non-Resident Commuters

22

Drive Alone

64

Carpooled

5

Public

0

Work At Home

4

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