How long is the commute from Alexandria, MN?
Workers who live in Alexandria, MN take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Alexandria get to work
| Means of transportation | Alexandria | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±2.9 points) | 78.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.3 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±2.1 points) | 11.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Alexandria, the average commute is lower than in Douglas County (20.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alexandria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Alexandria ranks 30 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2203 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alexandria
| Vehicles available | Alexandria | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±2.5 points) | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±4.0 points) | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±4.1 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±2.8 points) | 26.5% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Alexandria, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Douglas County (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alexandria
| Alexandria | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±2.1 points) | 11.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±2.2 points) | 95.0% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±3.1 points) | 88.8% (±1.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alexandria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Douglas County (88.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alexandria
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | — | 17.5 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Alexandria Township | 3.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| La Grand Township | 4.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson | 5.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson Township | 5.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Forada | 6.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Carlos Township | 7.1 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Lake Mary Township | 7.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield | 7.2 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hudson Township, MN (23.7 minutes), Carlos Township, MN (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Carlos Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 25 | Osakis Township | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | Carlos | 19.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 27 | Lake Mary Township | 19.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 28 | Garfield | 19.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 | Brandon | 18.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 30 | Alexandria | 17.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 31 | Solem Township | 17.2 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alexandria
How long is the average commute in Alexandria?
Workers who live in Alexandria, MN take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alexandria without a car?
9.1% of households in Alexandria have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alexandria?
9.1% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Alexandria worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria city, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Alexandria city, Minnesota (place:00928, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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