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Economic Development Profile | 2019
Population
R37,964
esidents
Workforce & Unemployment Rate
M$197,200
Housing
Education
46.5%
Associate’s or Higher
A92%verage High
School Graduation Rate
Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission | livingalexarea.org
21,630
Douglas
County
2.6%
Douglas
County
edian Value of Homes
M$58,667
edian Household Income
J98%
ob Placement rate
for ATCC students
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The Alexandria area economy provides opportunities for career growth while still having a
relaxed small-town feel. We have outdoor recreation for all seasons to fit your active lifestyle
and most big-city amenities without the traffic and congestion…that’s Living Alexandria Area!
birth to 19
2010 | 36,009
2000 | 32,821
8,895
People
age 20 to 44
1990 | 28,674
Population
24% Growth
Douglas County
2018 | 37,964
10,486
People
age 45 to 64
Population projections
9,932
People
age 65 +
8,651
People
Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission | livingalexarea.org
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industries
including
Manufacturing,
Top Industries & Employment
Healthcare, Service, Tourism, and Retail
to name a few. Over 4,600 companies
have found that our area offers a balance
not only for their business but for their
lives and families.
The average commute time for
workers in Douglas County is 18 minutes -
which is lower than the Minnesota average
of 24 minutes.
Local business draws
approximately 18,744 from throughout
the region to work within Douglas County.
Douglas County residents make
up 66.5% of the workforce.
The remaining 6,282 come from
surrounding counties which makes
Douglas County a Net Importer of labor -
bringing in more than it sends out.
Source: onthemap.ces.census.gov/
Natural
Resources - 98
Information
213
Public admin
679
Financial
Services
748
Professional
Services
897
Construction
865
Workforce & Unemployment Rates
7,674
Alexandria
2.9%
Alexandria
Top 10 Large Employers
Alomere Health
Douglas Machine, Inc.
Alexandria Public Schools
Knute Nelson
Alexandria Industries
3M – Alexandria
Douglas County
Central Specialties
21,630
Douglas
County
2.6%
Douglas
County
Industry
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Education
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Government
Construction
Arrowwood & Conference Center Hospitality
Brenton Engineering
Manufacturing
3,036,377
Minnesota
3%
Minnesota
Number of Employees
950
700
606
493
446
400
324
300
285
280
Industry Weekly Wages
Hospitality
2,068 (12%)
Manufacturing
3,577 (21%)
Education & Health
Services
4,725 (28%)
Trade,
Transportation &
utilities
4,087 (24%)
Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission | livingalexarea.org
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has seen an overall increase in the number of properties sold in the area since 2014, with single family home
sales increasing 39%. Douglas County’s current rental market has a vacancy rate of 7.6%.
Real Estate & Building
ALEXANDRIA HOUSEHOLDS
DOUGLAS COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS
16,175
2018 properties
sold
Residential
Farm with
Building
Land
Commercial
Units sold
639
0
146
32
Average
Sale price
$254,225
0
$111,515
$318,000
Source: Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors
Taxable Market Values
City Tax Rates
Average days
On market
151
0
546
491
38
Alexandria
Commercial Building
Permits
13
Douglas county
Commercial Building
Permits
970
Alexandria
Permits
6,479
771
Douglas county
Permits
Pull Factors
There are several ways to measure performance other than dollars of sales. Economists
expect cities of larger populations to have more sales since their potential customer base is
larger. A way to compensate for that in a retail trade analysis is to measure the pull factor,
which compares the local taxable sales per capita to that of the state. A pull factor index
higher than 1.0 usually indicates that businesses are pulling in customers from outside
their community. The pull factor for Alexandria has grown from 2.74 at the end of the
great recession to 3.09 today.
Source: University of MN, Extension 2016 RTA
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1.50
2.00
2.50
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3.50
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4.50
Alexandria
Bemidji
Detroit Lakes
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Douglas County is home to three public school districts and a number of private education options, serving over
4,800 students. Each school provides a strong education framework for students as well as providing additional
courses and learning possibilities.
Alexandria Technical & Community College is ranked 4th best Community College in the nation, and #1 in
all Minnesota State institutions for the best graduation rate. The college’s connections to business and industry
ensures currency and trade standards in its technical degrees, delivering a highly skilled workforce. ATCC is a
member of the Minnesota State system, currently serves 3,927 students. | www.alextech.edu
Education | K-12 & Higher Ed
Districts
Alexandria
Brandon-Evansville
Osakis
Household Income
$
58,667
Median Household Income
Douglas County
$
76,619
Average Household Income
Douglas County
$
46,009
Median Household Income
City of Alexandria
Institution
American National Bank of MN
Bell Bank
BlackRidge BANK
Bremer Bank NA
First Security Bank of Evansville
Gate City Bank
Glenwood State Bank
Hometown Community Bank
Kensington Bank
Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
Neighborhood National Bank
The First National Bank of Osakis
US Bank NA
Vantage Bank
Viking Bank
Wells Fargo Bank NA
Total Douglas County Deposits
Grant County
Ottertail County
Pope County
Stearns County
Todd County
2017 Deposits
$14,199,000.00
$103,585,000.00
$87,203,000.00
$267,145,000.00
$16,868,000.00
$12,024,000.00
$77,180,000.00
$12,485,000.00
$42,545,000.00
$9,859,828.00
$39,265,000.00
$50,775,000.00
$63,513,000.00
$8,754,000.00
$128,498,000.00
$116,136,000.00
$1,040,175,000.00
$165,523,000.00
$1,277,677,000.00
$302,397,000.00
$4,711,495,000.00
$312,597,000.00
Website
www.alexandria.k12.mn.us
www.b-e.k12.mn.us
www.osakis.k12.mn.us
Student
Enrollment
3,667
406
762
Student/
Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
14 to 1
16 to 1
Graduation
Rate
88%
90%
98%
Lending Environment
2018 Deposits
$13,125,000.00
$120,972,000.00
$86,840,000.00
$300,869,000.00
$15,565,000.00
$11,956,000.00
$87,525,000.00
$12,532,000.00
$44,940,000.00
$12,986,816.00
$41,267,000.00
$53,015,000.00
$61,893,000.00
$11,094,000.00
$124,499,000.00
$113,055,000.00
$1,099,147,000.00
$172,058,000.00
$1,275,805,000.00
$314,846,000.00
2019 Deposits
$12,952,000.00
$137,432,000.00
$93,703,000.00
$308,994,000.00
$17,298,000.00
$14,803,000.00
$89,076,000.00
$11,523,000.00
$43,641,000.00
$16,541,059.00
$39,683,000.00
$56,363,000.00
$62,383,000.00
$14,325,000.00
$131,365,000.00
$110,746,000.00
$1,144,287,000.00
$167,871,000.00
$1,330,458,000.00
$351,298,000.00
$4,805,025,000.00 $5,090,146,000.00
$328,317,000.00
$317,886,000.00
2018-2019
Difference
-8%
14%
8%
3%
11%
24%
2%
-8%
-3%
27%
-4%
6%
1%
29%
6%
-2%
4%
-2%
4%
12%
6%
-3%
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facilities. All the dining, shopping and
entertainment amenities you can think of.
Photos Courtesy of: Totem Ent.
5
Natural Beauty | Adventure
Arts Centers
350
Lak es
110
Miles of Trail
Lake Carlos State Park
Lake Carlos State Park’s 1,214 acres offer a variety of
recreational activities. Clear and deep, Lake Carlos
offers visitors a perfect setting for swimming, fishing,
boating, camping, hiking and horseback riding. In
the winter, snowshoe and ski from the tamarack bog
to a maple-basswood forest.
23
Local Parks
Over
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