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Alpha

Illinois · 675 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Alpha has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,813. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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

Total population
675
−7%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,170 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4745716697668641990201020202024Alpha
2024831
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,813
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,993
+78%since 2000
from $17,407 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(635)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.7%(45)
Diversity Score22.7%(153)
Diversity Score
23
+504%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+89%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Illinois?

Alpha, Illinois has about 675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Illinois?

The typical household in Alpha, Illinois earns about $67,813 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Alpha, Illinois?

About 24.9% 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 9.4% 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 75 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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