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Alexander County

Illinois · 8,238 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 $28,833. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,200. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,238
−14%since 2000
from 9,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Alexander County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,833
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,858
−1%since 2000
from $16,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+61%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(4,983)
Black35.3%(2,908)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(155)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other1.4%(115)
Diversity Score62.7%(5,165)
Diversity Score
63
+5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander County, Illinois?

Alexander County, Illinois has about 8,238 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alexander County, Illinois earns about $28,833 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 $58,200, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander County, Illinois?

About 9.5% 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 20.1% of people in Alexander County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,388 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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