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Alexander, North Dakota
City · Population 317 · #119 in North Dakota
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About Alexander
Alexander is a tiny community in western North Dakota, home to 317 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Alexander is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 256 residents per square mile.
📰 Alexander News Today
- ALEXANDER, ND Williston Herald · May 14
- Thomas Mayer Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Bismarck, ND - The Bismarck Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 8
- New rules for 4-day school weeks draw pushback from some rural North Dakota schools North Dakota Monitor · Jun 15
- SPITFIRES SIGN LOCAL STANDOUT MAKENNA ALEXANDER FROM UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Northwoods League · Apr 7
- Cedar Falls (IA) OL Alexander Huhn Commits to South Dakota State Sports Illustrated · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alexander Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Alexander — but the North Dakota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lewis and Clark Trail Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Alexander
- ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)317
Rank in state#119 of 355
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density256/sq mi
Coordinates47.8381, -103.6432