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Alexandria, MN · 1 counties · 32,821 residents · 636.878 sq mi
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The short version

Alexandria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,703. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $101,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,821
+14%since 1990
from 28,674 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+13%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K31K34K37K41K1990201020202024Alexandria
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,703
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,067 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,850
+84%since 1990
from $10,264 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(28,435)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(115)
Asian0.5%(147)
Diversity Score3%(874)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(32,216)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(193)
Asian0.4%(130)
Diversity Score2.9%(951)
Diversity Score
3
−5%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−42%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

AlexandriaCENTRAL15,045
What's inside

1 component county

Douglas CountyCENTRAL40,120
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria, MN?

Alexandria, MN has about 32,821 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, MN?

The typical household in Alexandria, MN earns about $37,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria, MN expensive?

In Alexandria, MN, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, MN?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria, MN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria, MN?

About 8.5% of people in Alexandria, MN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria, MN grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria, MN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,147 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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