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Alexander

Illinois · 155 residents · 0.984 sq mi
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Alexander has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,500. Population has fallen 41% since 2021, a loss of 108 residents. Median home value is $90,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

155
−41%vs 2021
vs 263 in 2021
2020 – 2024
158 / sq mi
−41%vs 2021
vs 267 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.8
+38%vs 2021
vs 32.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
14317821424928420202024Alexander
2024239
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $97,552 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2022
$28,421
−9%vs 2021
vs $31,376 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
−23.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
23.9%
+13.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$90,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $94,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
93.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.9% in 2021
6.3% rent
1.4
+45%vs 2021
vs 1.0 in 2021
2020 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score5.6%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
2
−71%vs 2021
vs 6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.2%
+11.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
16.9%
+6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.1 min
+25%vs 2021
vs 24.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
96.5%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
7.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
82.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
25.2%
+8.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.7%
+11.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.0% in 2021
45.3%
−11.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.0% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander, Illinois?

Alexander, Illinois has about 155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexander, Illinois?

The typical household in Alexander, Illinois earns about $64,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexander, Illinois expensive?

In Alexander, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,300.

How educated are people in Alexander, Illinois?

About 32.2% 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 23.9% of people in Alexander, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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