Alexandria is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 517 at the 2010 census and an estimated 542 in 2019. Alexandria was laid out in 1830. Village voters defeated a ballot issue to dissolve the village and become a part of St. Albans Township. The vote was 92% against the dissolution on May 8, 2018.
History
The village has a rich history including citizens who played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad, sheltering many escaped slaves on their way to freedom.
Notable people
Bill Comstock, singer, member of "The Four Freshmen"
As of the census of 2010, there were 517 people, 182 households, and 144 families living in the village. The population density was. There were 203 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.6% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 182 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couplesliving together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.9% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.13. The median age in the village was 34.9 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 485 people, 29 households, and 22 families living in the village. The population density was 523.1 people per square mile. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 184.6 per square mile. The racial makeup of the village was 98.82% White and 1.18% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population. There were 29 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.45. In the village, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the village was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,235. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
Locations of interest
Located in town, serves the residents of Alexandria. Fireman's Park, Lobdell Reserve, Parker Community Park, and the Fritz Drumm Field of Dreams are all located in or very near the village. The , on Main Street, is a small house museum.
