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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alexander County includes 63.19% White, 32.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,186 | 63.19% |
| Black or African American | 1,642 | 32.57% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.3% |
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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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,833 | - |
| Families | $60,875 | $79,541 |
| Households | $43,523 | $59,752 |
| Non Families | $21,615 | $30,913 |
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