Alexandria is a city located in Douglas County Minnesota. Alexandria has a 2024 population of 15,130. It is also the county seat of Douglas County. Alexandria is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 5.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,380 in 2020.
The average household income in Alexandria is $79,572 with a poverty rate of 13.18%. The median age in Alexandria is 37.9 years: 35.2 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alexandria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,421 | 93.2% |
| Two or more races | 419 | 2.91% |
| Other race | 248 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.15% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,960 | 1.99 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Non Family | 3,199 | 1.17 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
| Married | 2,543 | 2.74 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 871 | 2.56 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Male | 347 | 2.62 | 72 | 28 |
2.6
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 313 | 3.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,324 | 13.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,122 | 21.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 857 | 8.68% |
| High School Graduate | 3,186 | 32.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 1.85% |
| Some College | 1,892 | 19.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,151 | 8,815 | 2,920 |
| Hispanic | 317 | 176 | 0 |
| Other Race | 185 | 92 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 164 | 20 |
| Islander | 120 | 120 | 0 |
| Asian | 60 | 41 | 8 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 11 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 32.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,514 | $68,162 | $46,809 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,204 | $104,792 | $65,240 |
| High School Graduate | $35,538 | $39,549 | $31,384 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,405 | $0 | $29,114 |
| Overall | $41,845 | $52,367 | $34,505 |
| Some College | $37,359 | $50,156 | $28,450 |
$41,845
Average Earnings
$52,367
Average Male
$34,505
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.11% of Alexandria residents speak only English, while 4.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,678 | 1,427 | 11.26% |
| Multiple | 417 | 167 | 40.05% |
| Hispanic | 632 | 138 | 21.84% |
| Asian | 132 | 124 | 93.94% |
| Other | 240 | 10 | 4.17% |
| Black | 18 | 7 | 38.89% |
| Native | 5 | 1 | 20% |
13.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.07%
Male Poverty Rate
17.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alexandria is Asian, with 93.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alexandria is Other, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.79% |
| High School | 14.93% |
| Some College | 8.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.03% |
| Female Employed | 14.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,603 | $106,658 |
| Households | $57,309 | $79,572 |
| Married Families | $100,341 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,596 | $44,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
914
Number of Veterans
830
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 278 |
| Second Gulf War | 138 |
| Korea | 84 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| World War II | 70 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 362 |
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 55 to 64 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 902 | 8.45% |
| Other Race | 12 | 4.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.6%
Born in Alexandria
97.44%
Native Born
2.56%
Foreign Born
0.94%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
97.44% of Alexandria residents were born in the United States, with 75.6% having been born in Minnesota. 0.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,068 | 187 | 1.18% |
| 2028 | 15,881 | 188 | 1.2% |
| 2027 | 15,693 | 188 | 1.21% |
| 2026 | 15,505 | 187 | 1.22% |
| 2025 | 15,318 | 188 | 1.24% |
| 2024 | 15,130 | 187 | 1.25% |
| 2023 | 14,943 | 74 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 14,869 | 291 | 2% |
| 2021 | 14,578 | 198 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 14,380 | 575 | 4.17% |
| 2019 | 13,805 | 23 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 13,782 | 180 | 1.32% |
| 2017 | 13,602 | 154 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 13,448 | 284 | 2.16% |
| 2015 | 13,164 | 138 | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 13,026 | 101 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 12,925 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 12,931 | 39 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 12,892 | 390 | 3.12% |
| 2010 | 12,502 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,820 | 982 | 12.53% |
| 1990 | 7,838 | 230 | 3.02% |
| 1980 | 7,608 | 635 | 9.11% |
| 1970 | 6,973 | 260 | 3.87% |
| 1960 | 6,713 | 394 | 6.24% |
| 1950 | 6,319 | 1,268 | 25.1% |
| 1940 | 5,051 | 1,175 | 30.31% |
| 1930 | 3,876 | 488 | 14.4% |
| 1920 | 3,388 | 387 | 12.9% |
| 1910 | 3,001 | 320 | 11.94% |
| 1900 | 2,681 | -13,387 | -83.31% |