Alexander County, Illinois

Total Population: 5,042

County Seat: Cairo

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Median Home Value

$58,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,523

Across all households

Median Age

45.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.9%
Two or More Races3.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

24.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

11.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,523

Mean Household Income

$59,752

Per Capita Income

$25,261

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

28.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$58,700

Median Rent

$540/mo

Total Housing Units

2,964

Owner-Occupied

77.7%

Renter-Occupied

22.3%

Vacancy Rate

38.4%

Married Couple Households

38.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

2.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

37.8%

Average Household Size

2.69

Broadband Internet Access

58.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17003.