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Alsey

Illinois · 195 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Alsey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,000. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−21%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+18%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221852483113741990201020202024Alsey
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,995
+34%since 2000
from $15,652 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(184)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(10)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alsey, Illinois?

Alsey, Illinois has about 195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alsey, Illinois?

The typical household in Alsey, Illinois earns about $39,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alsey, Illinois expensive?

In Alsey, Illinois, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Alsey, Illinois?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alsey, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alsey, Illinois?

About 14.9% of people in Alsey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alsey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Alsey, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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