Alexander County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,875 | — | #2,907 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,043 | -37.4% | #2,895 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.0 years | +23.4% | #361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $59,800 | -78.8% | #3,210 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $656 | -43.6% | #2,919 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | +51.0% | #2,571 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alexander County has a population of 4,875, making it the #2,907 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.0 years, which is 23.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Alexander County is $47,043, ranking #2,895 out of 3,222 counties — 37.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.0% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Alexander County is $59,800 (-78.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $656/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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90.5% of residents in Alexander County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
About Alexander County, Illinois
Alexander County, Illinois has a total population of 4,875, making it the 2,907th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alexander County is 48.0 years, which is 23.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alexander County is $47,043, which ranks #2,895 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Alexander County is $59,800, 78.8% below the national median. Renters in Alexander County pay a median gross rent of $656 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alexander County, 12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.0 min.
Alexander County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.9%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Alexander County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.