Alexandria, MN Demographics

A map of Alexandria's Population by Race

Alexandria, Minnesota has an estimated population of 14,735, a slight increase from the 14,335 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alexandria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alexandria has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alexandria, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 19.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alexandria is ranked the 74th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alexandria was ranked the 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alexandria's White Population

13,203 residents of Alexandria, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alexandria is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Alexandria ranks 431st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Alexandria's population has decreased from 90.8% to 89.6%.

Alexandria is less White than neighboring Forada (95% White), Nelson (92.9% White), Carlos (92% White), Garfield (92.6% White), and Miltona (93.8% White).

Alexandria's Black Population

135 residents of Alexandria, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alexandria is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Alexandria ranks 228th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Black residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Alexandria is more Black than neighboring Nelson (0% Black), Garfield (0% Black), and Miltona (0% Black). Alexandria is less Black than neighboring Forada (2.5% Black), and Carlos (1.4% Black).

Alexandria's Asian Population

93 residents of Alexandria, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alexandria is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Alexandria ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Asian residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Alexandria is more Asian than neighboring Forada (0% Asian), Nelson (0% Asian), and Carlos (0% Asian). Alexandria is less Asian than neighboring Garfield (1.8% Asian), and Miltona (0.7% Asian).

Alexandria's Hispanic Population

685 residents of Alexandria, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alexandria ranks 375th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.6%.

Alexandria is more Hispanic than neighboring Forada (1.2% Hispanic), Carlos (1.8% Hispanic), Garfield (0% Hispanic), and Miltona (1.7% Hispanic). Alexandria is less Hispanic than neighboring Nelson (5.2% Hispanic).

Alexandria's Native American/Other Population

212 residents of Alexandria, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Alexandria ranks 546th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 190.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alexandria's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Alexandria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forada (0.6% Native American/Other), Nelson (0.6% Native American/Other), Carlos (0% Native American/Other), and Garfield (0% Native American/Other).

Alexandria's Multiracial Population

407 residents of Alexandria, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alexandria is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Alexandria ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alexandria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Alexandria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Alexandria is more Multiracial than neighboring Forada (0.6% Multiracial), Nelson (1.3% Multiracial), and Miltona (2.4% Multiracial). Alexandria is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlos (4.9% Multiracial), and Garfield (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.