Guide to Alexandria Minnesota

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.4 square miles (24.2 km²), of which, 8.9 square miles (23.0 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.2 km²) of it (5.02%) is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 8,820 people, 4,047 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.5 people per square mile (383.1/km²). There were 4,311 housing units at an average density of 485.1/sq mi (187.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.94% White, 0.42% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 4,047 households out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.3% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 15.7% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,851, and the median income for a family was $38,245. Males had a median income of $27,871 versus $20,254 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,085. About 7.8% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

ALEXANDRIA, settled in 1858, established as a township June 15, 1866, was named in honor of Alexander Kinkead, because he and his brother William were its first settlers, coming from Maryland. The form of the name follows that of the large city in Egypt, which was founded in the year 332 B.C. by Alexander the Great. Fifteen other states have villages or cities of this name. The village of Alexandria was incorporated February 20, 1877, its charter as a city was adopted in 1908, and it was incorporated as a city in 1909. It was surveyed in 1866 and purchased in 1868 by W. E. Hicks, who established a mill, a hotel, a store, and the first newspaper, also donating property for a courthouse, a jail, and Methodist and Congregational churches; he served as first postmaster when the office was established in 1858. The first passenger train on the railroad reached this place November 5, 1878. The village was known as a summer resort during the 1870s.

AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Alexandria 4520 State Highway 29 S Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 763-6808 Toll Free: (800) 634-3444 Web: www.americinn.com
Days Inn 4810 State Hwy. 29 S Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 762-1171 Toll Free: (800) 329-7466 Web: www.daysinn.com
Hampton Inn & Suites 2705 S Broadway Street Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 763-3360 Toll Free: (800) HAMPTON Web: www.hamptoninn.com Our promise to you includes a clean, comfortable hotel room. In fact, we have 80 of them! If you're traveling with your family, you may opt for a room with two beds. Or, if you're here by yourself on business, why not book a room with a plush, king-sized bed so you can stretch out and relax?
Holiday Inn of Alexandria 5637 State Highway 29 S Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 763-6577 Toll Free: (800) 465-4329 Fax: (320) 762-2092 Web: www.hialexandria.com
L Motel and RV Park 910 Highway 27 W Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone (320) 763-5121 Web: www.lmotel.com
Motel USA 508 Twin Blvd Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 762-5161 Toll Free: (877) 772-6232 Web: www.motel-usa.us * Huge Breakfast featuring Belgian waffles * AAA Approved * Indoor pool with outside sundeck * Huge Hot tub * Sauna * Exercise room * Free High speed internet * Copy & Fax Service * Snack bar with sandwiches * 24 hour coffee * Children stay free * Loyalty Club that's better than the "big hotels" * King and Queen size beds * 27" cable TV with HBO and pay per view movies * In room beverage coolers, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons w/board
Skyline Motel 605 30th Avenue W Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 763-3175 Toll Free: (800) 467-4096 Web: www.skylinemotel-mn.com
Viking Motel and Extended Stay 1903 Aga Drive Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 763-3534 Toll Free: (800) 930-3534 Web: www.vikingmotel.biz Completely furnished kitchenettes in all rooms make your extended stay more convenient and comfortable.