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Alexandria city, LA

ZIP 71409 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 71409

71409 has a population of 5,672 with a median age of 45.0 yrs (53.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Black
24.6%+98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.7%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
15.7%-3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.6%-13% vs US avg
x
High school
45.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.2%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.8%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.7%+11% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.1%+61% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.1%+1108% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanFrenchEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 71409

Poverty Rate
14.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
13.1%+61% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
70.1%+1108% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,672
Median age45.0
Poverty rate14.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Black24.6%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born0.0%