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Alexander

Illinois · 239 residents · 0.984 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $118,200. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−7%since 2023
from 258 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
243 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 262 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
−16%since 2023
from 37.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
14317821424928420202024Alexander
2024239
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,345
−8%since 2023
from $31,727 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+4%since 2023
from 0.467 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(7)
Diversity Score6.6%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(7)
Diversity Score7.1%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+8%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−11%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Female
54.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, Illinois?

Alexander, Illinois has about 239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Alexander, Illinois expensive?

In Alexander, Illinois, the median home is worth about $118,200.

How educated are people in Alexander, Illinois?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Alexander, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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