CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9579
Illinois · Alexander County · 729 residents · 3.937 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low broadband in IL#181 US50.8%#5lowest low home value in IL#104 US$28,800#96lowest low income in IL#1447 US$27,021#114lowest low rent in IL$652TRACT SHAPE · Alexander County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9579 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,021. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $28,800. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alexander County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
729
−5%since 2020
from 764 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
185 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 194 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
−12%since 2020
from 55.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024729
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,021
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,431 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,257
−15%since 2020
from $28,592 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
−6%since 2020
from 0.574 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35%
Finance & insurance13%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Retail trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$28,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
49.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−5%since 2020
from 1.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(217)
Black68.1%(520)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(21)
Diversity Score56.9%(435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(195)
Black71.7%(523)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score51.7%(377)
Diversity Score
52
−9%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.7 min
+7%since 2020
from 32.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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
30.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
Female
52.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 729 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 $27,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $28,800.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.2% 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 15.2% 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