Alexander County, Illinois
Total Population: 5,042
County Seat: Cairo
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
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Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.