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Alpha

Illinois · 671 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Alpha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
671
−8%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,158 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+3%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4745716697668641990201020202024Alpha
2024831
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,765
+31%since 2000
from $17,407 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+29%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(645)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score9.4%(63)
Diversity Score
9
+149%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Illinois?

Alpha, Illinois has about 671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Illinois?

The typical household in Alpha, Illinois earns about $36,250 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Alpha, Illinois?

About 16.1% 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 4.0% of people in Alpha, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpha, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpha, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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