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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Alexander County

Illinois · 10,626 residents · 235.394 sq mi
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Alexander County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $23,200. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,626
+11%vs 2000
vs 9,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Alexander County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,786
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,042 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,846
−45%vs 2000
vs $16,084 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.2%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$174
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $265 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
1.6
+25%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(5,968)
Black34.8%(3,338)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(138)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(5,746)
1990
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(7,073)
Black33%(3,504)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(28)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0.2%(18)
Diversity Score56.4%(5,991)
56
−6%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alexander County, Illinois?

Alexander County, Illinois has about 10,626 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexander County, Illinois?

The typical household in Alexander County, Illinois earns about $14,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexander County, Illinois expensive?

In Alexander County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $23,200, and the typical rent is about $174 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander County, Illinois?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander County, Illinois?

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

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

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