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Alexandria, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alexandria is 14,000, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has steadily grown, driven by its role as a regional hub for tourism, healthcare, and retail.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1858
  • County: Douglas County
  • Land area: 16.7 square miles
  • Population density: 839 people per square mile
  • Area code: 320
  • Zip code: 56308

Geography and Location

Alexandria is located in west-central Minnesota, serving as the county seat of Douglas County. It is situated in the heart of Minnesota’s “Lakes Area,” surrounded by numerous lakes, including Lake Carlos and Lake Darling, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and tourism. The city is also located along Interstate 94, making it easily accessible from the Twin Cities and Fargo. The landscape around Alexandria consists of rolling hills, forests, and farmlands. The region experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

 

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.8 years
Median household income: $26,851
Median house value: $85,100

Population by Race

Races in Alexandria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (40.6%), Norwegian (26.8%), Swedish (13.1%), Irish (7.7%), United States (4.3%), English (3.0%).

Elevation: 1400 feet

Land area: 8.9 square miles

Map of Alexandria, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alexandria

  • High school or higher: 80.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexandria city

  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 43.8%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

1.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +663 (+8.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Alexandria:

  • DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (111 17TH AVENUE EAST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Alexandria:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexandria:

  • BRAINERD LAKES RGNL (about 93 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Abbreviation: BRD)
  • ST CLOUD REGIONAL (about 95 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Abbreviation: STC)
  • BEMIDJI-BELTRAMI COUNTY (about 116 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Abbreviation: BJI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alexandria:

  • CHANDLER FIELD (about 3 miles; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Abbreviation: AXN)
  • GLENWOOD MUNI (about 18 miles; GLENWOOD, MN; Abbreviation: GHW)
  • STARBUCK MUNI (about 24 miles; STARBUCK, MN; Abbreviation: D32)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Alexandria:

  • ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,776; Location: 1601 JEFFERSON ST; Public; Website: www.alextech.org)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexandria:

  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 58 miles; WILLMAR, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,711)
  • SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 12,913)
  • SAINT CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 85 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,183)
  • CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE-BRAINERD (about 90 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,364)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 90 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 103 miles; MARSHALL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,405)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 105 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,400)

Schools

Public high schools in Alexandria:

  • JEFFERSON SR. (Students: 1,091; Location: 14TH & JEFFERSON ST.; Grades: 10 – 12)
  • RUNESTONE ALC (Students: 90; Location: 817 FILLMORE ST.; Grades: 10 – 12)

Private high school in Alexandria:

  • NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN (Students: 84; Location: 2505 HWY. 29 NORTH; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alexandria:

  • DISCOVERY JR. (Students: 1,075; Location: 510 N. MCKAY; Grades: 07 – 09)
  • VOYAGER EL. (Students: 672; Location: BOX 339, 203 CTY. RD. 44; Grades: PK – 06)
  • LINCOLN EL. (Students: 540; Location: 1120 LARK ST.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • WASHINGTON EL. (Students: 395; Location: 515 JEFFERSON ST.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • EL. DAY TREATMENT (Students: 14; Location: 504 N. QUINCY; Grades: KG – 06)
  • DAY TREATMENT CENTER (Students: 11; Location: 419 N NOKOMIS; Grades: 07 – 11)
  • RUNESTONE MIDDLE ALC (ALEX) (Students: 11; Location: 510 MCKAY AVE. N.; Grades: 07 – 09)
  • RUNESTONE TS (Location: 817 FILLMORE ST.; Grades: 00 – 00)

Private primary/middle schools in Alexandria:

  • ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 202; Location: 421 HAWTHORNE; Grades: KG – 6)
  • ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 137; Location: 300 LAKE ST; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Alexandria:

  • DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $581,911; Location: 720 FILLMORE STREET; 58,258 books; 3,526 audio materials; 2,847 video materials; 176 serial subscriptions)

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