Alexander County, Illinois
Alexander County is home to 4,875 people. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $47,043.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,875 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $47,043 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.0% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 26.6% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.5% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $59,800 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $656 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 20.4% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.0% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 48.0 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Pulaski County
- Union County
- Ballard County, Kentucky
- Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
- Mississippi County, Missouri
- Scott County, Missouri
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.