Alexander County's estimated 2026 population is 4,529 with a growth rate of -0.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alexander County is the 99th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 8,205 and has seen a growth of -44.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48 years
Female: 49.4 years
Male: 44.8 years
There are 3,835 adults, (1,215 of whom are seniors) in Alexander County.
Female: 2,483 (50.9%)
Male: 2,392 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Alexander County includes 62.95% White, 33.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,069 | 62.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,616 | 33.15% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.43% |
Alexander County's average per capita income is $42,836. Household income levels show a median of $47,043. The poverty rate stands at 19.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,471 | - |
| Families | $68,958 | $91,681 |
| Households | $47,043 | $68,282 |
| Non Families | $22,462 | $30,710 |
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