About Alexandria
Set in the northeastern part of Alabama, Alexandria is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Alexandria is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 11.13 square miles.
📰 Alexandria News Today
- Xavier Joseph Cortez Obituary (2026) - Alexandria, AL - Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home and Cemetery Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Reagan Tucker - Alexandria Valley Cubs Football (Alexandria, AL) Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
- Alexandria mourns state wrestling champion Ryan Lambert after fatal crash WBMA · Jun 29
- Alexandria community mourns 16-year-old killed in car wreck WBRC · Jun 30
- Anniston Man Sought in Alexandria Armed Robbery Investigation Calhoun Journal · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alexandria Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Alexandria — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Alexandria
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Alexandria
- Alexandria Elementary School
- Alexandria High School
- Alexandria Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area11.13 sq mi
Coordinates33.7608, -85.8720