As of the census of 2000, there were 46,342 people, 17,816 households, and 11,722 families residing in the city. The population density was 677.5/km sq (1,754.6/mi sq). There were 19,806 housing units at an average density of 289.6/km sq (749.9/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 54.75% Black or Race (United States Census)African American, 42.60% White, , 0.25% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were Hispanic AmericanHispanic or Latino of any race. There were 17,816 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 23.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.13. In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $26,097, and the median income for a family was $31,978. Males had a median income of $29,456 versus $20,154 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,242. About 23.2% of families and 27.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.7% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria%2C_Louisiana