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Alexander County

Illinois · 5,240 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 $34,709. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 4,350 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,100. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
5,240
−45%since 2000
from 9,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+29%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Alexander County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,709
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,450
+27%since 2000
from $16,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+29%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(3,274)
Black30.8%(1,612)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(82)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other1.2%(62)
Diversity Score59.3%(3,108)
Segregation Score53.4%(2,798)
Diversity Score
59
−1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander County, Illinois?

Alexander County, Illinois has about 5,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alexander County, Illinois earns about $34,709 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 $56,100, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander County, Illinois?

About 11.5% 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 26.9% 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 5,386 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9576Census Tract 9577Census Tract 9578Census Tract 9579
6 ZIP codes
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