Alexandria Area Facts | 2017 Community Profile

Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission

2017 Community Economic Development Profile

Alexandria Area | Minnesota The strengths of the Alexandria area set the region apart as one of the leading micropolitans in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. With a strong economic climate and diverse group of industry sectors, the area offers living conditions for a great array of families and individuals.

Located on I-94 and 1.5 hours from Fargo/Moorhead and 2.5 hours from the Twin Cities, we have a great location with an easy transportation network.

Top Micropolitan Our Alexandria and Douglas County community is ever growing and expanding, and this last year was no exception.

Alexandria, Minnesota was ranked in the 2016 Top Micropolitans in the United States for new or expanding facilities by Site Selection Magazine.

2016 | 37,456

Industry Weekly Wages

2010 | 36,009 Financial Services

2000 | 32,821 1990 | 28,674

Population 23% Growth Douglas County

$1,234

Information

$1,157

Construction

$1,130

Manufacturing

$1,082

Public Administration

$952

Education & Health Services

$844

Professional Services

$840

Transportation

$723

Natural Resources Other Hospitality

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$634 $412 $295

Learning & Education K-12 Education Douglas County is home to three public school districts and a number of private education options. Each school provides a strong educational framework for students as well as providing additional course and learning possibilities. Our area has a strong history of academic excellence and provides a wide variety of educational opportunities to serve our over 5,300 students. We strive to engage students early - allowing them to be more excited about school, discover their passion and aptitude at an earlier age and discover possibilities in careers. The Academy model the Alexandria Area High School (AAHS) has implemented prepares students for their future, whether they continue their education or step directly out into the workforce.

Districts

Alexandria Brandon-Evansville Osakis

Website

Student Enrollment

Student/ Teacher Ratio

Graduation Rate

www.alexandria.k12.mn.us

4,077

16 to 1

93%

www.b-e.k12.mn.us

470

14 to 1

92%

www.osakis.k12.mn.us

836

16 to 1

94%

Higher Education & Technical Training Alexandria Technical & Community College boasts the highest graduation rate of all Minnesota public two-year colleges and a job placement rate for graduates at about 98%. This reflects both the college’s rigorous curriculum and its reputation as an educational leader. 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 Colleges and Universities system and currently serves approximately 3,900 students annually.

The Customized Training Center provides customer centered, industry driven workforce solutions through dedicated people who are focused on providing services that exceed customer expectations and provide exceptional value. | www.alextech.edu

Automation & Manufacturing | CNC, Manufacturing Technologies, Quality, Robotics Business & Management | Diversity, Organizational Development, Marketing, Small Business Workshops Computer Technology | Microsoft Applications, Online eMarketing Healthcare | CPR & First Aid, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Continuing Education, Online Medical Terminology Public & Workplace Safety | Fire Fighter, Fire Extinguisher, Forklift, Law Enforcement Cont. Education, OSHA Specialized Training | Boiler Plant Operator, Child Development, Food Service, Handgun, Senior College Transportation | Motorcycle Safety, MN Commercial Vehicle Inspection Training, MN Truck Weight Ed.

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Best Place for business The Alexandria area is a regional center

Top Industries & Employment

sustaining a vibrant, growing economy that

is

attractive

to

entrepreneurs

and small businesses. Cultivating and supporting an entrepreneurial spirit is what the Alexandria area is about. Many of

Natural resources - 114

the area businesses and companies were started right here. We know how to help

Information 223 Public admin 673

hard working people with innovation and ideas. Our area is home to many diverse industries

including

Education & Health Services 4,350 (25%)

Manufacturing,

Healthcare, Service, Tourism, and Retail to

Financial services 698

name a few. Over 4,600 companies have found that our area offers a balance not only for their business but for their lives

Professional services 979 Construction 1,084

and families. So, with all the Alexandria area has to offer it’s no wonder once you come here you don’t want to leave.

Trade, transportation & utilities 4,084 (24%)

Manufacturing 3,279 (19%) Hospitality 2,267 (13%)

Workforce & Unemployment Rates

6,284 Alexandria

20,202

2.8% Alexandria

Douglas County

3,026,785 Minnesota

3%

3.4%

Douglas County

Minnesota

Top 10 Large Employers

Industry

Douglas County Hospital

Healthcare

900

Number of Employees

Douglas Machine, Inc.

Manufacturing

650

Alexandria Public Schools

Education

584

Knute Nelson

Healthcare

551

Alexandria Industries

Manufacturing

467

3M – Alexandria

Manufacturing

380

Brenton Engineering

Manufacturing

320

Central Specialties

Construction

300

Douglas County

Government

231

Arrowwood & Conference Center

Hospitality

225

Average commute time for workers in Douglas County is 18 minutes - which is lower than the Minnesota average of 23 minutes.

Local business draws approximately 18,132 from throughout the region to work within Douglas County.

Douglas County residents make up 67.8% of the workforce.

The remaining 5,843 come from surrounding counties which makes Douglas County a Net Importer of labor - bringing in more than it sends out.

Real Estate & Building Douglas County offers a range of residential, industrial and commercial property opportunities. The area has seen an overall increase in the number of properties sold in the area since 2012, with single family home sales increasing 23%. The County also has a very strong rental market with a current vacancy rate of 10%.

ALEXANDRIA HOUSEHOLDS

DOUGLAS COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS

6,469 940

709

Alexandria Building Permits

douglas county Building Permits

36

125

Alexandria single family Permits

douglas county single family Permits

15,559

2016 properties sold

units sold

average sale price

average days on market

Residential

559

$223,331

139

Farm with Building

1

$365,000

133

Land

123

$80,877

402

Commercial

20

$270,586

258

Taxable Market Values Alexandria Township

$341,254,420

$364,554,000

Brandon Towhship

$162,453,226

$167,298,500

Carlos Township

$488,165,635

$478,038,300

Hudson Township

$182,679,839

$190,406,500

LaGrand Township

$572,705,743

$604,244,800

Lake Mary Township

$200,132,640

$214,289,300

City of Alexandria City of Garfield City of Osakis Douglas County

$1,608,964,861 $20,943,809 $98,569,942 $5,638,554,599

2016 Totals

City Tax Rates

$1,432,500,500 $20,337,700 $79,623,600 $5,567,484,700

Osakis

Miltona

Garfield

Evansville

Carlos

Brandon

County

49.21%

49.21%

49.21%

49.21%

49.21%

49.21%

49.21%

City

68.51%

66.78%

72.53%

136.97%

79.46%

69.18%

41.03%

School

30.99%

17.67%

17.67%

6.77%

17.67%

6.77%

17.67%

Special

1.39%

1.39%

1.39%

1.39%

1.39%

1.39%

1.38%

150.10%

135.05%

140.80%

194.34%

147.73%

126.55%

109.29%

Total

2017 Totals

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Alexandria

Community Services & Utilities Medical & DayCare Services

Area Utilities

Transportation

Hospital & Clinics

Water, Electric & Telecommunications

Highways

Serving 150,000 people from throughout west central Minnesota.

Runestone Electric Association

Douglas County Hospital Alexandria Clinic Sanford Health

Gardonville

State Highway 27 Running East & West

CenturyLink

Interstate 94

Air

Wastewater Treatment

BUS

Single Family | $27.75 per month

More than 100 licensed family child care providers in Douglas County.

Little Learners Academy Little Peeps - Brandon/Evansville

Commercial | $6.13/1,000 gallons

Executive Express

Wastewater Treatment

Rainbow Rider

Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management Managing area wastes, recycling and

Alexandria Area YMCA

organics. The facility is designed to incinerate 240 tons of processed mixed

All Pro Childcare Center

municipal, commercial and nonhazardous industrial waste per day.

Lending Environment 2015 Deposits

2016 Deposits

2017 Deposits

2016-2017 Difference

American National Bank of MN

$14,795,000.00

$13,089,000.00

$14,199,000.00

Bell Bank

$84,528,000.00

$96,505,000.00

$103,585,000.00

7%

BlackRidge BANK

$79,760,000.00

$89,457,000.00

$87,203,000.00

-3%

Bremer Bank NA

$252,277,000.00

$249,860,000.00

$267,145,000.00

6%

$17,462,000.00

$16,264,000.00

$16,868,000.00

4%

$9,409,000.00

$10,574,000.00

$12,024,000.00

12%

Glenwood State Bank

$65,178,000.00

$79,589,000.00

$77,180,000.00

-3%

Hometown Community Bank

$10,718,000.00

$13,022,000.00

$12,485,000.00

-4%

Kensington Bank

$42,872,000.00

$40,815,000.00

$42,545,000.00

4%

Neighborhood National Bank

$42,823,000.00

$39,402,000.00

$39,265,000.00

0%

The First National Bank of Osakis

$51,706,000.00

$52,961,000.00

$50,775,000.00

-4%

US Bank NA

$61,351,000.00

$65,491,000.00

$63,513,000.00

-3%

First Security Bank of Evansville Gate City Bank

Vantage Bank

8%

$2,874,000.00

$8,176,000.00

$8,754,000.00

7%

Viking Bank

$125,011,000.00

$134,321,000.00

$128,498,000.00

-5%

Wells Fargo Bank NA

$112,631,000.00

$107,148,000.00

$116,136,000.00

8%

Total Douglas County Deposits

$973,395,000.00

$1,016,674,000.00

$1,040,175,000.00

2%

Grant County

$154,951,000.00

$154,965,000.00

$165,523,000.00

6%

$1,219,140,000.00

$1,246,447,000.00

$1,277,677,000.00

2%

$278,075,000.00

$284,290,000.00

$302,397,000.00

6%

$4,168,739,000.00

$4,391,334,000.00

$4,711,495,000.00

7%

$294,188,000.00

$294,650,000.00

$312,597,000.00

6%

Ottertail County Pope County Stearns County Todd County

Alexandria Municipal Airport

Alexandria Lakes Area Sanitary District - Charge Rates

daycare facilities

Institution

State Highway 29 Running North & South

ALP Utilities

Community & Living The Alexandria area is a close-knit community with strong family values where you can make supportive and friendly connections. Our 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 big-city traffic and congestion‌that’s Living Alexandria Area!

Household Income $

54,531

Douglas County | Median Household Income

$

69,973

Douglas County | Average Household Income

$

40,633

City of Alexandria | Median Household Income

Current Age of Population

11,121

10,382 people

7,698

7,742

age Birth to 19

9,859

10,850

11,178

11,079 9,454

11,152

11,482

8,681 people

9,105 7,645

7,450

7,480

8,516

8,709

11,310

11,704

11,240

10,891 8,762

7,821

9,000

8,244

9,418

11,000

9,568

10,655

11,054

13,000

11,760

Population Projections

age 20 to 44

7,000

5,000

10,020 people 3,000

age 45 to 64

1,000 2020

2025

2030 age 0 to 19

2035 age 20 to 44

age 45 to 64

2040

2045

age 65 +

2050

8,373 people age 65 +

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Boundless recreation at beautiful lakes and parks. Top-notch education and healthcare facilities. All the dining, shopping and entertainment amenities

Photos Courtesy of: Totem Ent., School District 206, Alexandria Industries, Douglas County Hospital

Arts Centers

Over

5

Natural Beauty | Adventure

350

Lakes

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