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Illinois · 653 residents (2025 est.) · 0.311 sq mi
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Alpha has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
831
+14%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,672 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+14%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:653 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4745716697668641990201020202024Alpha
2024831
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,639
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,342
+138%since 2000
from $17,407 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(709)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(688)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(71)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other8.2%(68)
Diversity Score37.6%(312)
Diversity Score
38
+899%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Illinois?

Alpha, Illinois has about 831 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Illinois?

The typical household in Alpha, Illinois earns about $77,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpha, Illinois expensive?

In Alpha, Illinois, the median home is worth about $111,400, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Alpha, Illinois?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alpha, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpha, Illinois?

About 1.6% of people in Alpha, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpha, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpha, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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