Alexander, Arkansas

Alexander, Arkansas
Location of Alexander in Pulaski County and Saline County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 34°37′33″N 92°26′49″W / 34.62583°N 92.44694°W / 34.62583; -92.44694
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountiesPulaski, Saline
Area
  Total
2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
  Land2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
335 ft (102 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
3,385
  Density1,499.11/sq mi (578.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72002
Area code501
FIPS code05-00580
GNIS feature ID2403076
Websitewww.cityofalexander.com

Alexander is a city in Pulaski and Saline counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Located in Central Arkansas, the town was founded as a construction camp for the nearby railroad. Following its completion, the citizens decided to incorporate in 1887. Alexander is home to the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center. The population was 2,901 at the 2010 census.