CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9578
Illinois · Alexander County · 1,036 residents · 16.018 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6lowest low home value in IL#125 US$31,500#10lowest low broadband in IL#386 US58.4%#82lowest low rent burden in IL1.9%#127lowest low rent in IL$661TRACT SHAPE · Alexander County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9578 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,932. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 316 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,036
−23%since 2020
from 1,352 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
65 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 84 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+11%since 2020
from 39.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,932
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,316 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,564
+91%since 2020
from $13,919 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+30%since 2020
from 0.345 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
Information12.3%
Finance & insurance9.5%
Retail trade9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Education & health services2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$661
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $547 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
41.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.9%
−49.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(359)
Black69.5%(940)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score55.6%(752)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(209)
Black74.9%(776)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(51)
Diversity Score49.5%(513)
Diversity Score
49
−11%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.7 min
+4%since 2020
from 34.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $44,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $661 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 21.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Alexander CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024