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
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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