Alexandria
City in Douglas County, Minnesota
Alexandria is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, with 14,335 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,404 ft (428 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nelson, 5.4 miles E.
- 14,335residents (2020 Census)
- 1,404 ftelevation · 428 m
- 17.2 sq miland area · 44.6 km²
- 832 / sq mipopulation density
- 56308ZIP code
About Alexandria
Alexandria is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,335 as of the 2020 census. I-94 passes through Alexandria, along with Minnesota State Highways 27 and 29. It is ten miles (16 km) south of Lake Carlos State Park.
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Living in Alexandria
- Median household income
- $61,374
- Median home value
- $275,300
- Median rent
- $934/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Alexandria had 14,335 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,335 |
|---|---|
| Density | 832 per sq mi (321 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alexandria at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,335 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.22 sq mi (44.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8772° N, 95.3770° W |
| ZIP code | 56308 |
| Official website | ci.alexandria.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2700928 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alexandria
- Nelson5.4 mi E
- Forada6.2 mi S
- Garfield7.2 mi NW
- Carlos7.8 mi NE
- Osakis10.8 mi E
- Brandon12.1 mi NW
- Miltona12.4 mi N
- Villard12.4 mi SE
- Lowry13.7 mi SW
- Farwell14.5 mi SW
- Glenwood14.7 mi S
- West Union15.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alexandria
What county is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is in Douglas County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Alexandria, MN?
14,335 people lived in Alexandria at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alexandria, MN?
The ZIP code of Alexandria is 56308.
What is the elevation of Alexandria?
1,404 feet (428 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alexandria?
Nelson (5.4 mi), Forada (6.2 mi), Garfield (7.2 mi), Carlos (7.8 mi), Osakis (10.8 mi).
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