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Alexandria

Minnesota · 14,335 residents · 17.189 sq mi
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Alexandria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,572. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,335
+63%since 2000
from 8,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Alexandria
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(856)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(774)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(834)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(835)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(972)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.9%(1,991)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(1,630)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.5%(1,360)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.9%(1,712)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.7%(1,532)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848%(1,143)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.9%(696)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,572
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,541
+109%since 2000
from $16,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−29%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alexandria on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(8,595)
Black0.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(71)
Asian0.6%(49)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(13,018)
Black1.2%(168)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(492)
Asian1%(146)
Other4.1%(582)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(409)
Honduran0.2%(29)
Peruvian0.1%(17)
Cuban0%(6)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.4%(48)
Laotian0%(3)
Hmong0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.8%(116)
Ancestry
German37.7%(5,163)
Norwegian24%(3,291)
Irish7.9%(1,080)
Swedish6.1%(831)
English4.6%(634)
Finnish3.7%(511)
Czech3.7%(501)
American3.6%(495)
Polish3%(416)
French2.6%(362)
Dutch1.6%(225)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(192)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.2%(165)
Swiss0.8%(109)
Welsh0.8%(107)
Italian0.5%(73)
Hungarian0.5%(69)
Scottish0.5%(67)
Ukrainian0.3%(45)
Croatian0.3%(37)
British0.3%(36)
Russian0.2%(27)
Austrian0.2%(21)
Latvian0.1%(17)
Slovak0.1%(17)
Romanian0.1%(11)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Slovene0%(4)
Somali0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.8%(2,275)
Married49.1%(2,881)
Widowed3.4%(198)
Divorced8.7%(513)
Women 15+
Never married25.9%(1,648)
Married43.5%(2,769)
Widowed13.9%(882)
Divorced16.7%(1,060)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, Minnesota?

Alexandria, Minnesota has about 14,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, Minnesota?

The typical household in Alexandria, Minnesota earns about $54,572 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 $185,000, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, Minnesota?

About 27.6% 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 11.7% of people in Alexandria, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,497 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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