Alexander, New York | |
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Town hall, the former Alexander Classical School | |
Location in Genesee County and the state of New York. | |
Location of New York in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°54′06″N 78°15′23″W / 42.90167°N 78.25639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee County |
| Incorporated | 1812 |
| Named for | Alexander Rea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.56 sq mi (92.11 km2) |
| • Land | 35.47 sq mi (91.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,491 |
| • Density | 70.23/sq mi (27.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 14005 |
| Area code | 585 |
| FIPS code | 3603701165 |
| Website | www |
Alexander is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 2,491 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Alexander Rea, an early settler. It includes a village also named Alexander.