Alexander County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alexander County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17003
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 235.39 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 252.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.183658
- Longitude
- -89.349516
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 4,858
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,819
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,827 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.7% |
| White | 3,081 | 63.4% |
| Black | 1,604 | 33.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,795 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.6% |
| White | 2,486 | 65.1% |
| Black | 1,248 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 4,875
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,732
- Poverty Rate
- 18.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 908
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,069 | 63.0% |
| Black | 1,616 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,284
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,604 | 60.8% |
| Republican | 589 | 13.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,091 | 25.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,000 | 46.7% |
| Female | 2,249 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,653 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 1.1% |
| Black | 1,333 | 31.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,570
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,038 | 39.1% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 30.6% |
| Black | 430 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 737 | 36.9% |
| Female | 829 | 36.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,302 (37.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 439 (12.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,938
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $70,555
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $701
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.5%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.