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Alexandria, MN · 1 counties · 36,009 residents · 636.878 sq mi
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Alexandria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $182,600. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,009
+10%since 2000
from 32,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+9%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K31K34K37K41K1990201020202024Alexandria
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,789
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,703 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,633
+36%since 2000
from $18,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(32,216)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(193)
Asian0.4%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(951)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(34,974)
Black0.4%(146)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(341)
Asian0.5%(163)
Other0.8%(294)
Diversity Score6.5%(2,326)
Diversity Score
6
+123%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 36,009 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria, MN?

The typical household in Alexandria, MN earns about $46,789 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 $182,600, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria, MN?

About 21.4% 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 10.7% 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 7,335 residents, a change of about 26 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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