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West Alexandria, Ohio

West Alexandria, Ohio
Village
The George B. Unger House, a historic site in the village
The George B. Unger House, a historic site in the village
Location of West Alexandria, Ohio
Location of West Alexandria, Ohio
Location of West Alexandria in Preble County
Location of West Alexandria in Preble County
Coordinates: 39°44′40″N 84°32′1″W / 39.74444°N 84.53361°W / 39.74444; -84.53361Coordinates: 39°44′40″N 84°32′1″W / 39.74444°N 84.53361°W / 39.74444; -84.53361
Country United States
State Ohio
County Preble
Government
 • Mayor Carol Lunsford
Area
 • Total 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
 • Land 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,340
 • Estimate (2012) 1,360
 • Density 2,000.0/sq mi (772.2/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 45381
Area code(s) 937
Website http://www.walexpreb.org/

West Alexandria is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,340 at the 2010 census.

West Alexandria was laid out in 1818. The community derives its name from one of its founders, William Alexander. A post office has been in operation at West Alexandria since 1828.

West Alexandria is located at 39°44′40″N 84°32′1″W / 39.74444°N 84.53361°W / 39.74444; -84.53361 (39.744544, -84.533747).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), all land.

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,340 people, 551 households, and 371 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,000.0 inhabitants per square mile (772.2/km2). There were 611 housing units at an average density of 911.9 per square mile (352.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.


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