Alexandria, Minnesota

Alexandria: City in Minnesota, United States

About

Alexandria is a city located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,098 and a population density of 89 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,902 inhabitants.

The city was created 166 years ago in 1857.

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Location of Alexandria on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Alexandria

Population : 2,902 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
County : Douglas County
Postal code : 56308
Phone Area Codes : 320
Area : 46.19 km2
Official name : Alexandria
Altitude : 1,404 feet / 428 meters
Capital city : Alexandria is capital of Douglas County
Establishment : January 01, 1858 (166 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 02:22:17 (25th November 2024)
Density : 63 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -41.21% (2010-2020)
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Alexandria Post Office
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Geography

Alexandria is located at 45°53'7"N 95°22'39"W (45.8852400, -95.3775400).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Alexandria decreased by 41.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2008 12,415 -
2010 4,098 -202.95% census
2011 2,677 -53.08% estimation process
2012 2,681 0.15% estimation process
2013 2,698 0.63% estimation process
2014 2,725 0.99% estimation process
2015 2,733 0.29% estimation process
2016 2,737 0.15% estimation process
2017 2,794 2.04% estimation process
2018 2,835 1.45% estimation process
2019 2,877 1.46% estimation process
2020 2,902 0.86% estimation process

Alexandria zip code is 56308. County name: Douglas, County fips: 27041

AXN, Alegzandrija, Aleksandria, Aleksandrija, Alexandria, City of Alexandria, alksandrya, allegsandeulia, Алегзандрия, Александриа, Александрия, Александрија, Александрія, ألكساندريا, الکساندریا، مینه‌سوتا, الیگزیندریا، مینیسوٹا, 알렉산드리아

People born in Alexandria (18)

People born in Alexandria, including U.S. representative from Wisconsin Adolphus Peter Nelson, actor Peter Krause, actor John Hawkes, .

List

  • Duane Hanson (American sculptor) he was born in 17/01/1925
  • Carl Van Dyke (American congressman for Minnesota (1881-1919)) he was born in 18/02/1881
  • Josh Meyers (American ice hockey player) he was born in 07/12/1985
  • Edward Hanson (U.S. Navy Vice admiral and Governor of American Samoa) he was born in 12/02/1889
  • Dave Dalby (American football center (1950-2002)) he was born in 19/10/1950
  • Brian Gaffaney (Ice Hockey player) he was born in 04/10/1977
  • Brita Sailer (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1953
  • Doran Isackson (American politician) he was born in 26/03/1938
  • Elvin J. Cassell (American football coach) he was born in 03/12/1896
  • Hal Haskins (American basketball player) he was born in 29/10/1924
  • Jed Johnson (American interior designer, film editor, film director) he was born in 30/12/1948
  • John McEwan (American football player and coach (1893-1970)) he was born in 18/02/1893
  • Matt Garrison (basketball player (1973-)) he was born in 05/07/1973
  • Melissa Erickson (cyclist) she was born in 05/09/1990
  • Mette Towley (American actress) she was born in 31/05/1991

Schools in Alexandria

College & universities near Alexandria, MN

Code Name City ZIP
172918 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria (MN) 56308

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Alexandria, MN

Code Name Address Type
SPL Staples First & Fourth Aves RAIL
SCD St. Cloud 555 East St. Germain Street RAIL
DLK Detroit Lakes 116 Pioneer Street RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Alexandria

Post Office Name City ZIP
Alexandria Post Office Alexandria (MN) 56308

Other places with the same name (12)

  • Alexandria , Virginia A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art. with a population of 158,726 people.
  • Alexandria , Louisiana The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Alexandria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Alexandria Zoo. with a population of 45,573 people.
  • Alexandria , Kentucky city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 9,807 people.
  • Alexandria , Indiana city in Madison County, Indiana, United States with a population of 4,956 people.
  • Alexandria , New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire with a population of 1,628 people.
  • Alexandria , Tennessee town in DeKalb County, Tennessee with a population of 1,020 people.
  • Alexandria , South Dakota city in and the county seat of Hanson County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 650 people.
  • Alexandria , Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 545 people.
  • Alexandria , Pennsylvania borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 327 people.
  • Alexandria , Nebraska village in Thayer County, Nebraska with a population of 168 people.
  • Alexandria , Missouri village in Clark County, Missouri, USA with a population of 153 people.

Other cities in Douglas County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County , MN.

City Name Population Title
Carlos 2,130 City in Douglas County, Minnesota
Miltona 849 Township in Douglas County, Minnesota
Holmes City 839 Township in Douglas County, Minnesota
Brandon 747 City in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States
Leaf Valley 473 Township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States
Garfield 461 City in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States
Belle River 359 Township in Douglas County, Minnesota
Millerville 358 Township in Douglas County, Minnesota
Kensington 305 City in Minnesota, United States
Nelson 284 City in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States
Evansville 253 City in Minnesota
Forada 192 Human settlement in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States of America
Osakis 149 City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.

Distance to Other Cities

Alexandria distances to largest Minnesota cities