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Alexandria, MN

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Population
15,045
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,407 ft
Median Home Value
$275,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$934/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,374
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communitySt. Cloud, Minnesota63 miles away · 72,647 residents.

About Alexandria

Alexandria is the county seat of Douglas County in west-central Minnesota, set in lake country along the route between the Twin Cities and Fargo. First settled in 1858, it was named for brothers Alexander and William Kinkead of Maryland. The city's best-known local artifact is the Kensington Runestone, housed in the Runestone Museum, which gives Alexandria an unusual historical talking point. Nearby Lake Carlos State Park and the surrounding chain of lakes make the city a regional base for fishing, cabins, summer travel, and everyday services.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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