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Alexander County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Cairo

Alexander County's estimated 2025 population is 4,403 with a growth rate of -3.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alexander County is the 98th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 8,205 and has seen a growth of -46.34% since that time.

4,403
Total Population
19
Population Density (mi²)
98
Population Rank (State)
-146 -3.21%
Annual Population Growth

Alexander County Population

Alexander County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Alexander County includes 63.19% White, 32.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,18663.19%
Black or African American1,64232.57%
Two or more races1993.95%
Asian150.3%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

Alexander County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Alexander County's average per capita income is $36,973. Household income levels show a median of $43,523. The poverty rate stands at 21.01%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$80,833-
Families$60,875$79,541
Households$43,523$59,752
Non Families$21,615$30,913

$36,973

Average Income

$43,523

Median Household Income

21.01%

Poverty Rate