Alexandria, MN GIS Map
Alexandria is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, with a population of about 14,182. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Douglas County
- Population
- 14,182
- Elevation
- 1,407 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.8852, -95.3775
- ZIP code
- 56308
- Land area
- 17.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Alexandria, MN
Alexandria is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,335 as of the 2020 census. I-94 passes through Alexandria, along with Minnesota State Highways 27 and 29. It is ten miles (16 km) south of Lake Carlos State Park.
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Cities Near Alexandria
GIS Data for Alexandria, MN
The Alexandria map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Alexandria without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Alexandria Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
14,735
Households
6,975
Median household income
$61,374
Median age
40.8 years
Median home value
$275,300
Median gross rent
$934/mo
Owner-occupied homes
57.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
Below poverty level
12%
Land area
17.2 sq mi
Population density
856 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Alexandria
Alexandria Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
11,070
April 2020 (estimates base)
14,379
July 2024 estimate
14,914
Change 2010-2020
+29.9%
Change 2020-2024
+3.7%
Photos of Alexandria
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Alexandria
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Alexandria.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Ssa-Odar Remote Hearing Site | 2633 Jefferson St Suite 893-A, 56308 | Leased | 4,994 | Aug 2032 |
| U.S. Ssa-Odar Remote Hearing Site | 2633 Jefferson St Suite 893-A, 56308 | Leased | 4,994 | Jun 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Alexandria
General soil map unit at the city center: Sverdrup-Dorset-Arvilla
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 12.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Arvilla25%
Mollisols · Calcic Hapludolls
- Sverdrup19%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
- Dorset14%
Mollisols · Calcic Argiudolls
- Sverdrup12%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
- Arvilla6%
Mollisols · Calcic Hapludolls
- Water4%
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Alexandria
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Alexandria Muni Ap, Mn weather station, elevation 1,416 ft, 1.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 80°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 2°F
Annual precipitation
24.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 19 | 24 | 37 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 54 | 38 | 24 |
| Avg low °F | 2 | 6 | 19 | 33 | 46 | 56 | 61 | 59 | 50 | 37 | 23 | 10 |
| Precip. in | 0.38 | 0.41 | 1.00 | 2.04 | 3.05 | 3.72 | 4.00 | 3.46 | 2.63 | 2.21 | 0.83 | 0.36 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Alexandria
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Douglas County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 44.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Alexandria FAQ
What county is Alexandria in?
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Alexandria, Minnesota is located in Douglas County.
What is the population of Alexandria?
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Alexandria has a population of about 14,182, making it the number 41 of the 48 Minnesota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Alexandria?
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The elevation of Alexandria is approximately 1,407 feet (429 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Alexandria?
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The ZIP code for Alexandria is 56308.
What time zone is Alexandria in?
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Alexandria is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Alexandria from Saint Paul?
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Alexandria is about 128 miles from Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota, in a straight line.
How far is Alexandria from Minneapolis?
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Alexandria is about 120 miles from Minneapolis, the largest city in Minnesota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Alexandria?
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Cities near Alexandria include Fergus Falls, MN (43 miles); Willmar, MN (55 miles); St. Cloud, MN (63 miles); Wahpeton, ND (64 miles); Brainerd, MN (65 miles).
Local notes for Alexandria, MN
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.