Census tract · Douglas County
Census Tract 4506.01, Douglas County, Minnesota
Census Tract 4506.01, GEOID 27041450601, in Douglas County, Minnesota, mostly within Alexandria (93% of its census blocks). 3,612 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±362); the 2020 Census counted 3,497.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,612
±362 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,497
Median household income
$59,771
±$19,052 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $79,043
Median home value
$278,600
±$34,973 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $321,400
Median gross rent
$894
±$286 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $927
Where is Census Tract 4506.01?
Census Tract 4506.01 is one of 11 census tracts in Douglas County, Minnesota. It covers 3.51 square miles of land, 995 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27041450601, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Alexandria | 93% |
| Alexandria Township | 7% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 4506.01: Tract 4505 ($94,844), Tract 4506.02 ($72,663), Tract 4507.02 ($76,311), Tract 4507.04 ($44,702) and Tract 4508 ($80,912). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 4506.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 4506.01's population at 3,612 (±362) in 1,631 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,497 residents and 1,713 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 4506.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,612 ±362 | 14,735 |
| Households | 1,631 ±194 | 6,975 |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.13 | 2.02 |
| Housing units | 1,792 ±194 | 7,715 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 4506.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 4506.01 is 42.6 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%.
| Measure | Tract 4506.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 ±3.2 | 40.8 |
| Under 18 years | 21.1% ±3.1 pts | 20.1% |
| 65 years and over | 24.4% ±4.0 pts | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% ±3.7 pts | 4.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9% ±4.4 pts | 89.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.9 pts | 2.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±2.5 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±3.8 pts | 4.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±3.0 pts | 7.7% |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±5.4 pts | 13.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 4.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.1% ±1.1 pts | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.0% ±7.4 pts | 33.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±3.8 pts | 10.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5% ±3.1 pts | 86.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 4506.01 earn?
Half of the 1,631 households in Census Tract 4506.01 earn less than $59,771 a year (±$19,052), against $79,043 across Douglas County: 9th highest of the county's 11 tracts with a reliable estimate. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 4506.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,771 ±$19,052 | $61,374 |
| Mean household income | $94,587 ±$18,545 | $86,919 |
| Per capita income | $41,525 ±$7,197 | $41,095 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9% ±3.8 pts | 12.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.8% ±3.1 pts | 10.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2% ±6.2 pts | 9.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±2.8 pts | 94.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8% ±8.7 pts | 85.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 4506.01?
Owners occupy 65.4% of Census Tract 4506.01's occupied homes and renters 34.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,600 by its owner (±$34,973). The median renter pays $894 a month including utilities, and 27.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 4506.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,600 ±$34,973 | $275,300 |
| Median gross rent | $894 ±$286 | $934 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.5% ±17.5 pts | 33.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,480 ±$142 | $1,609 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.4% ±9.1 pts | 57.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.6% ±9.1 pts | 42.6% |
| Housing units | 1,792 ±194 | 7,715 |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3% ±7.9 pts | 53.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% ±3.2 pts | 3.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.9% ±5.6 pts | 14.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9% ±3.6 pts | 10.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±5.9 pts | 9.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 4506.01 get to work?
74.6% of Census Tract 4506.01's workers drive alone and 6.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 4506.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0% ±6.3 pts | 63.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 3.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±7.5 pts | 78.1% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±5.0 pts | 6.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Walked | 3.2% ±3.1 pts | 3.2% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±3.5 pts | 9.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min ±3.8 | 17.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 4506.01 compare with the other tracts in Douglas County?
Among Douglas County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 4506.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Douglas County | In Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 11 | 3rd of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 11 | 2nd of 7 |
| Median household income | 9th of 11 | 5th of 7 |
| Per capita income | 7th of 11 | 3rd of 7 |
| Median home value | 10th of 11 | 6th of 7 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 10 | 6th of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 10 | 4th of 7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 11 | 5th of 7 |
| Median age | 8th of 11 | 4th of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th of 11 | 4th of 7 |
The tracts next to it on Douglas County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4508 | 6th | $80,912±$9,093 |
| Tract 4507.02 | 7th | $76,311±$6,932 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4506.02 | 8th | $72,663±$12,754 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4506.01 | 9th | $59,771±$19,052 |
| Tract 4507.03 | 10th | $57,236±$14,806 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4507.04 | 11th | $44,702±$10,447 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 4506.01?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 4506.01 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections