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Alexandria, KY

Alexandria is a home rule-class city in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. Along with Newport, it is one of the dual seats of the county. The population was 10,341 at the 2020 census.

Alexandria is located near the geographic center of Campbell County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 square miles (18.0 km²), of which 6.9 square miles (17.9 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), or 0.05%, is water. The city is 14 miles (23 km) south of Cincinnati, Ohio, on U.S. Route 27. Kentucky Route 9, a four-lane limited access highway, follows the northeastern boundary of Alexandria and leads 47 miles (76 km) southeast to Maysville.

It is believed that the area that is now Alexandria was first settled by Frank Spilman and his family c. 1793. The Spilman family was from King George County, Virginia, and they may have named their settlement after Alexandria, Virginia. The family had begun developing and selling lots in the settlement by 1819, the year the first post office was established. On February 22, 1834, Alexandria was formally established by an act of the state assembly.

When the Kentucky General Assembly formed Kenton County from part of Campbell County in 1840, they moved Campbell's county seat from Newport to Alexandria, closer to the center of the redrawn county. The citizens of Alexandria quickly constructed a county courthouse but, because the majority of the county's population lived in Newport, the move was not popular. It took a court order and a visit from the sheriff to get the county clerk to move. The city of Alexandria was formally incorporated by an act of the state assembly in 1856.

As of the census of 2000, there were 8,286 people, 2,884 households, and 2,275 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,538.7 inhabitants per square mile (594.1/km²). There were 2,989 housing units at an average density of 555.1 per square mile (214.3/km2). The city’s racial makeup was 98.82% White, 0.02% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

Alexandria focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Studio43 Sweat+Soul, and Alexandria Community Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Alexandria, such as the Alexandria Park Loop and A. J. Jolly County Park Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Alexandria, KY are Alexandria Community Park, A. J. Jolly Park and Campground, Southern Lanes Sports Center, and A.J. Jolly Golf Course.

Population: 10,570 (2022). ZIP Code: 41001. Area: 6.96 sq mi (18.02 km²). Area code(s): 859. Elevation: 820 ft (250 m).

FAQs

Is Alexandria, KY a good place to live?

Alexandria is in Campbell County and is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. Living in Alexandria offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Alexandria and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Alexandria are highly rated.

Is Alexandria, KY expensive to live in?

Alexandria, Kentucky's cost of living is 13% lower than the national average. Alexandria's housing expenses are 30% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 5% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 20% higher than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Alexandria, KY?

The crime rate in Alexandria is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 15 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Alexandria is 1 in 68. Based on FBI crime data, Alexandria is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Kentucky, Alexandria has a crime rate that is higher than 84% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Alexandria

Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department

Planet Fitness

Studio43 Sweat+Soul 

Alexandria Community Center

Alexandria Park Loop 

A. J. Jolly County Park Loop

Alexandria Community Park

A. J. Jolly Park and Campground

Southern Lanes Sports Center

A.J. Jolly Golf Course

Niche

Payscale

Neighborhoodscout

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