Alexandria, Kentucky
City · Population 10,819 · #38 in Kentucky
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About Alexandria
Alexandria, KY is a close-knit town located in northeastern Kentucky counting 10,819 people who proudly call it home.
Alexandria holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,563 residents per square mile.
📰 Alexandria News Today
- Elizabeth Ann Cottingham Obituary | Alexandria Funeral Home | Alexandria, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Helen Catherine Bartlett Obituary (2026) - Alexandria, KY - Alexandria Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Coming full circle: Inaugural College of Medicine Bowling Green alumni return to serve Kentucky UKNow · Jul 30
- Police: Missing 15-year-old out of Alexandria, Kentucky located safe WLWT · May 12
- Alexandria mayor fulfills decade-old promise to bring skatepark to city LINK nky · Jun 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alexandria Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Alexandria — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,819.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Alexandria
- Empress Chili — chili
- Four Mile Pig — barbecue
- Snappy Tomato Pizza — pizza
- El Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Honey Hole Bar and Grill
- Ichiban Kitchen — asian
- Skyline Chili — chili
- Spare-Time Grill — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alexandria
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Alexandria
- Alexandria Educational Center
- Campbell County Area Technology Center
- Campbell County High School
- Campbell County Middle School
- Campbell Ridge Elementary
- Grant's Lick Elementary School
- John W. Reiley Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)10,819
Rank in state#38 of 418
Land area6.92 sq mi
Density1,563/sq mi
Coordinates38.9678, -84.3846