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Alexandria, Minnesota

Alexandria, Minnesota, in Douglas county, is 62 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 120 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 8,820.

The People and Families of Alexandria

In Alexandria, about 42% of adults are married. Alexandria offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Alexandria, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alexandria had a median family income of $38,245.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Alexandria gave more campaign money ($6,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Alexandria Housing

Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in Alexandria. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Alexandria, 89% of commuters drive to work. Alexandria is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Alexandria, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Alexandria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Alexandria Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Alexandria Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Alexandria Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Alexandria, MN

Comparing Alexandria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built67

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