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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alexandria

Minnesota · 7,838 residents · 17.189 sq mi
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Alexandria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,094. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,800. Households here earn about 48% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,838
−11%vs 2000
vs 8,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
456 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 36.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Alexandria
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,094
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,851 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,390
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,085 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.9%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$296
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
51.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.0% in 2000
48.9% rent
3.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(8,595)
Black0.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(71)
Asian0.6%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(388)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(7,738)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(23)
Asian0.8%(66)
Other0.4%(34)
Diversity Score3.9%(303)
4
−12%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.5%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alexandria, Minnesota?

Alexandria, Minnesota has about 7,838 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Minnesota?

The typical household in Alexandria, Minnesota earns about $16,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, Minnesota expensive?

In Alexandria, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Minnesota?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, Minnesota?

About 20.9% of people in Alexandria, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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