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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.
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.
In 2000, Alexandria had a median family income of $38,245.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Alexandria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Alexandria colleges • Alexandria travel • Alexandria mortgages and property.
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