Demographics & People — Alexandria, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,579 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,100 |
| Median Age | 40.8 |
| Total Households | 6,977 |
| Family Households | 3,738 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1124 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,443 |
| Black or African American | 109 |
| Asian | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 647 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 5,759 |
| Norwegian | 2,828 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,556 |
| Other groups | 1,600 |
| Irish | 1,203 |
| Swedish | 1,045 |
| English | 707 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 636 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 596 |
| Polish | 590 |
Language
| English Only | 13,162 |
| Spanish | 348 |
| Population 5+ | 13,720 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 914 |
| Population 18+ | 11,440 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Alexandria, Minnesota.