Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission
2018 Community Economic Development Profile
Alexandria Area | Minnesota There
Pull Factors
are
several
performance
4.50
ways
other
to
than
measure
dollars
of
sales. Economists expect cities of larger
4.00
populations
3.50
their potential customer base is larger.
to
have
more
sales
since
A way to compensate for that in a retail
3.00
trade
2.50
analysis
factor,
2.00
is
which
to
measure
compares
the
the
pull local
taxable sales per capita to that of the
1.50
state. A pull factor index higher than
1.00
1.0
usually
indicates
that
businesses
are pulling in customers from outside
0.50
their
0.00
community.
The
pull
factor
for
Alexandria has grown from 2.74 at the Alexandria
Bemidji
Detroit Lakes
Fergus Falls
end of the great recession to 3.09 today.
Source: University of MN, Extension 2016 RTA
2017 | 37,575 2010 | 36,009 2000 | 32,821
Industry Weekly Wages Information
$1,338
Manufacturing
$1,203
Financial Services
1990 | 28,674
Population 24% Growth Douglas County
$1,084
Public Administration
$1,002
Construction
$904
Education & Health Services
$860
Professional Services
$761
Transportation
$712
Natural Resources Other Hospitality
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$576 $404 $303
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 5,200 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, 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
3,973
16 to 1
90%
www.b-e.k12.mn.us
454
14 to 1
80%
www.osakis.k12.mn.us
825
16 to 1
97%
Higher Education & Technical Training Alexandria Technical & Community College is ranked 4th in the nation for graduation of all public two year institutions 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 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, QBQ! Business & Management | Diversity, Organizational Development, Marketing, Small Business Workshops Computer Technology | Microsoft Applications, Adobe Training. Training Development Healthcare | CPR & First Aid, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Continuing Education, SLP Public & Workplace Safety | Firefighter, 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
Education & Health Services 4,601 (27%)
supporting an entrepreneurial spirit is what the Alexandria area is about. Many of
Natural resources - 92
the area businesses and companies were started right here. We know how to help hard working people with innovation and ideas. Our area is home to many diverse industries
including
Trade, transportation & utilities 4,201 (25%)
Information 222 Public admin 657
Manufacturing,
Healthcare, Service, Tourism, and Retail to
Financial services 751
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 930 Construction 809
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.
Hospitality 1,973 (12%)
Manufacturing 3,404 (20%)
Workforce & Unemployment Rates
7,595
21,400
3,087,727
Alexandria
Douglas County
Minnesota
2.3%
2.1%
2.5%
Douglas County
Minnesota
Alexandria
Top 10 Large Employers
Industry
Alomere Health
Healthcare
Number of Employees
Douglas Machine, Inc.
Manufacturing
700
Alexandria Public Schools
Education
604
Knute Nelson
Healthcare
473
Alexandria Industries
Manufacturing
470
3M – Alexandria
Manufacturing
400
Douglas County
Government
313
Central Specialties
Construction
300
Brenton Engineering
Manufacturing
300
Arrowwood & Conference Center
Hospitality
280
900
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 18,785 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. onthemap.ces.census.gov/2015
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 2013, with single family home sales increasing 57%. The County also has a very strong rental market with a current vacancy rate of 10%.
ALEXANDRIA HOUSEHOLDS
DOUGLAS COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS
6,204 970
724
Alexandria Permits
douglas county Permits
41
17
Alexandria Commercial Building Permits
douglas county Commercial Building Permits
15,688
Taxable Market Values Alexandria Township
$346,632,127
$381,244,274
Brandon Township
$158,834,395
$177,290,861
Carlos Township
$466,710,746
$492,144,369
Hudson Township
$182,928,890
$204,788,298
LaGrand Township
$578,398,096
$644,459,496
Lake Mary Township
$204,480,577
$213,595,660
City of Alexandria
$1,341,962,342
$1,426,823,349
City of Garfield
Douglas County
$17,692,743
$5,280,535,565
2017 Totals
$19,338,379
$5,654,130,223
2016 properties sold
units sold
average sale price
average days on market
Residential
687
$227,801
126
Farm with Building
2
$252,500
34
Land
153
$94,842
366
Commercial
39
$175,209
230
City Tax Rates
Alexandria
Brandon
Carlos
Evansville
Garfield
Kensington
Miltona
County
47.23%
47.23%
47.23%
47.23%
47.23%
47.23%
47.23%
47.23%
City
40.78%
68.55%
78.01%
116.73%
71.69%
45.36%
64.90%
72.92%
School
22.44%
7.48%
22.44%
7.48%
22.44%
4.88%
22.44%
31.43%
Special
1.43%
1.60%
1.60%
1.60%
1.60%
1.60%
1.60%
1.60%
111.87%
124.86%
149.28%
173.04%
142.95%
99.06%
136.17%
153.19%
Total
2018 Totals
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Osakis
Community Services & Utilities Medical & ChildCare Services
Area Utilities
Transportation
Hospital & Clinics
Water, Electric & Telecommunications
Highways
Serving 150,000 people from throughout west central Minnesota.
Runestone Electric Association
Alomere Health Sanford Health
More than 110 licensed family child care providers in Douglas County.
State Highway 27 Running East & West
CenturyLink
Interstate 94
Air
Alexandria Lakes Area Sanitary District - Charge Rates Commercial | $6.13/1,000 gallons
Little Peeps - Brandon/Evansville Alexandria Area YMCA
Executive Express
Solid Waste Management
Rainbow Rider
Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management
All Pro Childcare Center
Managing area wastes, recycling and
YMCA Childcare at Knute Nelson
Lending Environment 2016 Deposits
organics. The facility is designed to incinerate 240 tons of processed mixed municipal, commercial and nonhazardous industrial waste per day.
2017 Deposits
2018 Deposits
2017-2018 Difference
$9,380,000.00
$10,961,000.00
$11,565,000.00
5%
American National Bank of MN
$13,089,000.00
$14,199,000.00
$13,125,000.00
-8%
Bell Bank
$96,505,000.00
$103,585,000.00
$120,972,000.00
14%
BlackRidge BANK
$89,457,000.00
$87,203,000.00
$86,840,000.00
0%
Bremer Bank NA
$249,860,000.00
$267,145,000.00
$300,869,000.00
11%
First Security Bank of Evansville
$16,264,000.00
$16,868,000.00
$15,565,000.00
-8%
Gate City Bank
$10,574,000.00
$12,024,000.00
$11,956,000.00
-1%
Glenwood State Bank
$79,589,000.00
$77,180,000.00
$87,525,000.00
12%
Hometown Community Bank
$13,022,000.00
$12,485,000.00
$12,532,000.00
0%
Kensington Bank
$40,815,000.00
$42,545,000.00
$44,940,000.00
5%
$9,199,998.00
$10,497,358.00
$15,185,687.00
31%
Neighborhood National Bank
$39,402,000.00
$39,265,000.00
$41,267,000.00
5%
The First National Bank of Osakis
$52,961,000.00
$50,775,000.00
$53,015,000.00
4%
US Bank NA
$65,491,000.00
$63,513,000.00
$61,893,000.00
-3%
Vantage Bank
$8,176,000.00
$8,754,000.00
$11,094,000.00
21%
Viking Bank
$134,321,000.00
$128,498,000.00
$124,499,000.00
-3%
Wells Fargo Bank NA
$107,148,000.00
$116,136,000.00
$113,055,000.00
-3%
$1,016,674,000.00
$1,040,175,000.00
$1,099,147,000.00
5%
$154,965,000.00
$165,523,000.00
$172,058,000.00
4%
$1,246,447,000.00
$1,277,677,000.00
$1,275,805,000.00
0%
$284,290,000.00
$302,397,000.00
$314,846,000.00
4%
$4,391,334,000.00
$4,711,495,000.00
$4,805,025,000.00
2%
$294,650,000.00
$312,597,000.00
$328,317,000.00
5%
Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
Total Douglas County Deposits Grant County Ottertail County Pope County Stearns County Todd County
Alexandria Municipal Airport
BUS
Single Family | $27.75 per month
Little Learners Academy
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Gardonville
Wastewater Treatment
childcare 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 $
56,347
Douglas County | Median Household Income
$
73,795
Douglas County | Average Household Income
$
44,140
City of Alexandria | Median Household Income
Current Age of Population
11,121
10,406 people
7,698
7,742
age Birth to 19
9,859
10,850
11,178
11,079 9,454
11,152
11,482
8,876 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
10,025 people age 45 to 64
3,000
1,000 2020
2025
2030 age 0 to 19
2035 age 20 to 44
age 45 to 64
2040
2045
age 65 +
2050
8,368 people age 65 +
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Photos Courtesy of: Totem Ent., School District 206, Alexandria Industries, Alomere Health, lisa hurlen photography, YMCA
Arts Centers
Natural Beauty | Adventure Over
5
Boundless recreation at beautiful lakes and parks. Top-notch education and healthcare facilities. All the dining, shopping and entertainment amenities you can think of.
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