Alexander County, IL Map & Demographics

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Alexander County Overview

$21,922
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,106
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,365
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
5.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
94.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,567
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,261
TOTAL POPULATION
2,561
MALE POPULATION
2,700
FEMALE POPULATION
94.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.9
MEDIAN AGE
4.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
2,028
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Alexander County Area Codes

Income in Alexander County

Income Overview in Alexander County

Per Capita Income in Alexander County is $21,922, while median incomes of families and households are $58,106 and $40,365 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,261$21,922
Median Family Income974$58,106
Mean Family Income974$70,724
Median Household Income1,727$40,365
Mean Household Income1,727$53,921
Income Deficit974$7,567
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,2615.63%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,26194.37¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,2610.45

Earnings by Sex in Alexander County

Average Earnings in Alexander County are $30,303, $31,272 for men and $29,511 for women, a difference of 5.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Alexander County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,110 (54.1%)$31,272
Female940 (45.9%)$29,511
Total2,050 (100.0%)$30,303

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alexander County

The most common earnings brackets in Alexander County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (187 | 16.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (97 | 10.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alexander County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less59 (5.3%)58 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99928 (2.5%)41 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49961 (5.5%)32 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99957 (5.1%)28 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49919 (1.7%)17 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99956 (5.1%)72 (7.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49942 (3.8%)42 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99963 (5.7%)25 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49927 (2.4%)47 (5.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99959 (5.3%)31 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99955 (5.0%)94 (10.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999117 (10.5%)97 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99928 (2.5%)71 (7.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99944 (4.0%)74 (7.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99929 (2.6%)23 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99946 (4.1%)41 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999187 (16.9%)58 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99933 (3.0%)52 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (3.2%)17 (1.8%)
$100,000+64 (5.8%)20 (2.1%)
Total1,110 (100.0%)940 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alexander County

Average earnings in Alexander County are $33,938 for men and $30,685 for women, a difference of 9.6%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $34,954, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,706. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,375, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alexander County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,706$15,000
High School Diploma$34,954$32,768
College or Associate's Degree$24,773$30,609
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,938$30,685

Family Income in Alexander County

Family Income Brackets in Alexander County

According to the Alexander County family income data, there are 219 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 13 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Alexander County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000484.9%
$10,000 to $14,999131.3%
$15,000 to $24,999929.4%
$25,000 to $34,99911211.5%
$35,000 to $49,99912412.7%
$50,000 to $74,99921922.5%
$75,000 to $99,99916817.2%
$100,000 to $149,99911611.9%
$150,000 to $199,999545.5%
$200,000+282.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alexander County

7+ person families (8 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in Alexander County with $76,250 per family, while 2-person families (556 | 57.1%) have the highest median income of $27,159 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alexander County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families556 (57.1%)$54,318
3-Person Families218 (22.4%)$68,750
4-Person Families109 (11.2%)$36,827
5-Person Families80 (8.2%)$71,786
6-Person Families3 (0.3%)$0
7+ Person Families8 (0.8%)$76,250
Total974 (100.0%)$58,106

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alexander County

The median family income in Alexander County is $58,106, with families comprising 3+ earners (62) having the highest median family income of $123,393, while families with 1 earner (382) have the lowest median family income of $40,769, accounting for 6.4% and 39.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alexander County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners210 (21.6%)$48,654
1 Earner382 (39.2%)$40,769
2 Earners320 (32.9%)$82,500
3+ Earners62 (6.4%)$123,393
Total974 (100.0%)$58,106

Household Income in Alexander County

Household Income Brackets in Alexander County

With 323 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Alexander County, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 28 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Alexander County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001478.5%
$10,000 to $14,99918710.8%
$15,000 to $24,99923813.8%
$25,000 to $34,99918010.4%
$35,000 to $49,99924514.2%
$50,000 to $74,99932318.7%
$75,000 to $99,99918110.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991357.8%
$150,000 to $199,999663.8%
$200,000+281.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alexander County

The median household income in Alexander County is $40,365, with the highest median household income of $53,194 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 257 households (14.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (0.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alexander County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (0.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years257 (14.9%)$53,194
45 to 64 Years713 (41.3%)$38,750
65+ Years755 (43.7%)$39,776
Total1,727 (100.0%)$40,365

Poverty in Alexander County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alexander County

With 15.4% poverty level for males and 27.2% for females among the residents of Alexander County, 25 to 34 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 109 males (33.1%) and 42 females (48.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alexander County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (12.4%)18 (23.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years30 (16.2%)52 (31.3%)
12 to 14 Years8 (8.5%)95 (46.8%)
15 Years4 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)42 (48.8%)
18 to 24 Years2 (1.4%)84 (43.1%)
25 to 34 Years109 (33.1%)10 (4.7%)
35 to 44 Years45 (14.6%)92 (32.7%)
45 to 54 Years24 (12.1%)76 (23.7%)
55 to 64 Years50 (12.1%)86 (20.6%)
65 to 74 Years85 (22.9%)88 (24.9%)
75 Years and over6 (3.5%)75 (25.6%)
Total385 (15.4%)718 (27.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alexander County

According to the poverty statistics in Alexander County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alexander County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years155 (87.6%)60 (76.9%)
5 Years67 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years155 (83.8%)114 (68.7%)
12 to 14 Years86 (91.5%)108 (53.2%)
15 Years9 (69.2%)15 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years34 (100.0%)44 (51.2%)
18 to 24 Years141 (98.6%)111 (56.9%)
25 to 34 Years220 (66.9%)202 (95.3%)
35 to 44 Years263 (85.4%)189 (67.3%)
45 to 54 Years174 (87.9%)244 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years363 (87.9%)332 (79.4%)
65 to 74 Years286 (77.1%)266 (75.1%)
75 Years and over167 (96.5%)218 (74.4%)
Total2,120 (84.6%)1,925 (72.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alexander County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alexander County show that 8.8% or 61 of the total 690 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alexander County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children483 (90.3%)52 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children81 (92.0%)7 (8.0%)
3 or 4 Children59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Total629 (91.2%)61 (8.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alexander County

According to the poverty data in Alexander County, 55.9% or 38 single-father households and 22.2% or 48 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (36.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alexander County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children34 (66.7%)43 (36.4%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)3 (18.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (55.9%)48 (22.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alexander County

The poverty data for Alexander County shows that 61 of the married-couple family households (8.8%) and 86 of the single-parent households (30.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (25.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 77 household (45.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alexander County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children52 (9.7%)2 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children7 (8.0%)77 (45.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (35.0%)
5 or more Children2 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (8.8%)86 (30.3%)

Race in Alexander County

The most populous races in Alexander County are White / Caucasian (3,340 | 63.5%), Black / African American (1,748 | 33.2%), and Two or more Races (144 | 2.7%).
Race in Alexander County
Race# Population% Population
Asian130.3%
Black / African American1,74833.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific160.3%
Hispanic or Latino511.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,34063.5%
Two or more Races1442.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total5,261100.0%

Ancestry in Alexander County

The most populous ancestries reported in Alexander County are German (647 | 12.3%), Irish (371 | 7.0%), English (351 | 6.7%), American (255 | 4.9%), and Eastern European (80 | 1.5%), together accounting for 32.4% of all Alexander County residents.
Ancestry in Alexander County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2554.9%
Belgian20.0%
Bhutanese10.0%
Blackfeet10.0%
Central American160.3%
Cherokee40.1%
Czech60.1%
Dutch150.3%
Eastern European801.5%
English3516.7%
European541.0%
French320.6%
German64712.3%
Guatemalan160.3%
Indian (Asian)110.2%
Irish3717.0%
Italian250.5%
Jamaican30.1%
Korean150.3%
Mexican350.7%
Native Hawaiian160.3%
Norwegian80.2%
Polish60.1%
Russian30.1%
Scandinavian290.5%
Scotch-Irish641.2%
Scottish511.0%
Swedish20.0%
Welsh230.4%
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Immigrants in Alexander County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alexander County came from Caribbean (23 | 0.4%), Jamaica (23 | 0.4%), Latin America (23 | 0.4%), Asia (12 | 0.2%), and Eastern Asia (12 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.8% of all Alexander County residents.
Immigrants in Alexander County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia120.2%
Caribbean230.4%
China110.2%
Eastern Asia120.2%
Eastern Europe30.1%
Europe60.1%
Germany30.1%
Jamaica230.4%
Korea10.0%
Latin America230.4%
Russia30.1%
Western Europe30.1%
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Sex and Age in Alexander County

Sex and Age in Alexander County

The most populous age groups in Alexander County are 5 to 9 Years (261 | 10.2%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (266 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alexander County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years179 (7.0%)78 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years261 (10.2%)144 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years94 (3.7%)252 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Years67 (2.6%)233 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years131 (5.1%)63 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Years145 (5.7%)131 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years184 (7.2%)88 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Years170 (6.6%)53 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Years138 (5.4%)228 (8.4%)
45 to 49 Years65 (2.5%)155 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years150 (5.9%)165 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years175 (6.8%)266 (9.9%)
60 to 64 Years247 (9.6%)163 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years183 (7.1%)216 (8.0%)
70 to 74 Years199 (7.8%)138 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years95 (3.7%)134 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years43 (1.7%)104 (3.8%)
85 Years and over35 (1.4%)89 (3.3%)
Total2,561 (100.0%)2,700 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alexander County

Median Family Size in Alexander County

The median family size in Alexander County is 4.29 persons per family, with single female/mother families (216 | 22.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.7 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (690 | 70.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Alexander County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple690 (70.8%)3.53
Single Male/Father68 (7.0%)4.32
Single Female/Mother216 (22.2%)6.70
Total Families974 (100.0%)4.29

Median Household Size in Alexander County

The median household size in Alexander County is 2.97 persons per household, with single female/mother households (216 | 12.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.87 persons per household. non-family households (753 | 43.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Alexander County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple690 (40.0%)3.58
Single Male/Father68 (3.9%)4.78
Single Female/Mother216 (12.5%)6.87
Non-family753 (43.6%)1.13
Total Households1,727 (100.0%)2.97

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alexander County

Out of a total of 1,727 households in Alexander County, 974 (56.4%) are family households, while 753 (43.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 552, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 714.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alexander County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-714 (41.3%)
2-Person Households552 (32.0%)37 (2.1%)
3-Person Households219 (12.7%)2 (0.1%)
4-Person Households86 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households94 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households15 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households8 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total974 (56.4%)753 (43.6%)

Female Fertility in Alexander County

Fertility by Age in Alexander County

Average fertility rate in Alexander County is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 135.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Alexander County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years38 (100.0%)135.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total38 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alexander County

34.2% of women with births (38) in Alexander County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 65.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 65.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alexander County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)

Fertility by Education in Alexander County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alexander County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School13 (34.2%)46.0
High School Diploma16 (42.1%)46.0
College or Associate's Degree1 (2.6%)4.0
Bachelor's Degree8 (21.0%)216.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total38 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alexander County

65.8% of women with births in Alexander County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alexander County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
High School Diploma4 (25.0%)12 (75.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Alexander County

Employment by Class of Employer in Alexander County

Among the 1,797 employed individuals in Alexander County, private company employees (1,239 | 69.0%), local government employees (203 | 11.3%), and state government employees (150 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alexander County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,23969.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)462.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)532.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations784.3%
Local Government Employees20311.3%
State Government Employees1508.4%
Federal Government Employees281.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,797100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alexander County

According to the labor force statistics for Alexander County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,225), 48.0% or 2,028 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.3% or 189 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.3% or 243 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.2% or 114 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alexander County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years41 (15.1%)3 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years151 (77.8%)19 (12.6%)
25 to 29 Years74 (26.8%)5 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years243 (89.3%)3 (1.2%)
35 to 44 Years435 (73.9%)114 (26.2%)
45 to 54 Years403 (75.3%)34 (8.4%)
55 to 59 Years278 (63.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years255 (62.2%)11 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years105 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over45 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,028 (48.0%)189 (9.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alexander County

According to labor force statistics for Alexander County, 66.9% of individuals (1,688) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,523) are in the labor force, with 9.9% or 167 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.3% or 190 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 37.1% or 66 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alexander County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School178 (62.9%)105 (37.1%)
High School Diploma659 (59.4%)9 (0.8%)
College / Associate Degree661 (73.4%)101 (11.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher190 (82.3%)27 (11.6%)
Total1,688 (66.9%)250 (9.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alexander County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alexander County are Community & Social Service (172 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (148 | 8.0%), Management (98 | 5.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (96 | 5.2%), and Business & Financial (56 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alexander County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alexander County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Business & Financial (91.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Technologists (87.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alexander County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management37 (37.8%)61 (62.2%)
Business & Financial51 (91.1%)5 (8.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 108 (62.8%)64 (37.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library103 (69.6%)45 (30.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating35 (36.5%)61 (63.5%)
Health Technologists5 (12.5%)35 (87.5%)
Total (Category)236 (55.0%)193 (45.0%)
Total (Overall)1,037 (56.3%)804 (43.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alexander County are Cleaning & Maintenance (123 | 6.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (118 | 6.4%), Healthcare Support (93 | 5.1%), Personal Care & Service (19 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (17 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Alexander County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Alexander County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (96.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (92.4%), and Personal Care & Service (78.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Alexander County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (3.2%)90 (96.8%)
Security & Protection17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (7.6%)109 (92.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance62 (50.4%)61 (49.6%)
Personal Care & Service4 (21.0%)15 (78.9%)
Total (Category)95 (25.7%)275 (74.3%)
Total (Overall)1,037 (56.3%)804 (43.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alexander County are Sales & Related (197 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (186 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alexander County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alexander County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related78 (39.6%)119 (60.4%)
Office & Administration69 (37.1%)117 (62.9%)
Total (Category)147 (38.4%)236 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)1,037 (56.3%)804 (43.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alexander County are Construction & Extraction (102 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 0.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alexander County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alexander County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,037 (56.3%)804 (43.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alexander County are Transportation (202 | 11.0%), Production (182 | 9.9%), and Material Moving (156 | 8.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alexander County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alexander County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production114 (62.6%)68 (37.4%)
Transportation177 (87.6%)25 (12.4%)
Material Moving149 (95.5%)7 (4.5%)
Total (Category)440 (81.5%)100 (18.5%)
Total (Overall)1,037 (56.3%)804 (43.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alexander County

Employment Industries in Alexander County

The major employment industries in Alexander County include Health Care & Social Assistance (290 | 15.8%), Manufacturing (277 | 15.0%), Retail Trade (236 | 12.8%), Educational Services (197 | 10.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (155 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Alexander County

Employment Industries by Sex in Alexander County

The Alexander County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (94.4%), and Wholesale Trade (88.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (86.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alexander County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting24 (80.0%)6 (20.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction118 (94.4%)7 (5.6%)
Manufacturing212 (76.5%)65 (23.5%)
Wholesale Trade67 (88.2%)9 (11.8%)
Retail Trade105 (44.5%)131 (55.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing132 (85.2%)23 (14.8%)
Utilities13 (56.5%)10 (43.5%)
Information4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3 (13.6%)19 (86.4%)
Professional & Scientific11 (44.0%)14 (56.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support36 (73.5%)13 (26.5%)
Educational Services115 (58.4%)82 (41.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance60 (20.7%)230 (79.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services52 (51.0%)50 (49.0%)
Public Administration32 (30.5%)73 (69.5%)
Total1,037 (56.3%)804 (43.7%)

Education in Alexander County

School Enrollment in Alexander County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,154 students in Alexander County are high school (308 | 26.7%), elementary school (297 | 25.7%), and middle school (291 | 25.2%).
School Enrollment in Alexander County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool12911.2%
Kindergarten696.0%
Elementary School29725.7%
Middle School29125.2%
High School30826.7%
College / Undergraduate605.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,154100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alexander County

Out of a total of 1,154 students who are enrolled in schools in Alexander County, 97 (8.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,057 (91.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 30 (76.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 117 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alexander County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds102 (90.3%)11 (9.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old373 (94.7%)21 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds337 (97.4%)9 (2.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds106 (82.2%)23 (17.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (23.1%)30 (76.9%)
35 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,057 (91.6%)97 (8.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alexander County

Education (195 | 41.9%), business (75 | 16.1%), computers & mathematics (59 | 12.7%), science & technology (36 | 7.7%), and arts & humanities (28 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 465 individuals in Alexander County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alexander County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5912.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural20.4%
Physical & Health Sciences20.4%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences224.7%
Engineering122.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology367.7%
Business7516.1%
Education19541.9%
Literature & Languages122.6%
Liberal Arts & History163.4%
Visual & Performing Arts61.3%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities286.0%
Total465100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alexander County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alexander County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alexander County are males with 2 vehicles (490, accounting for 48.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (396, making up 62.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alexander County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle30 (3.0%)16 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle84 (8.3%)148 (18.9%)
2 Vehicles490 (48.4%)396 (50.5%)
3 Vehicles266 (26.3%)152 (19.4%)
4 Vehicles74 (7.3%)51 (6.5%)
5 or more Vehicles68 (6.7%)21 (2.7%)
Total1,012 (100.0%)784 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alexander County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alexander County are 30 to 34 minutes (420 commuters, 24.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (192 commuters, 11.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (188 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Alexander County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes623.6%
5 to 9 Minutes18010.4%
10 to 14 Minutes17410.0%
15 to 19 Minutes18810.8%
20 to 24 Minutes19211.1%
25 to 29 Minutes925.3%
30 to 34 Minutes42024.2%
35 to 39 Minutes804.6%
40 to 44 Minutes502.9%
45 to 59 Minutes18110.4%
60 to 89 Minutes573.3%
90 or more Minutes573.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Alexander County

The most common commute times in Alexander County are 30 to 34 minutes (189 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (231 commuters, 30.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alexander County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes45 (4.6%)17 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes88 (9.0%)92 (12.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes122 (12.5%)52 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes106 (10.8%)82 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes89 (9.1%)103 (13.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes27 (2.8%)65 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes189 (19.3%)231 (30.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes76 (7.8%)4 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes11 (1.1%)39 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes141 (14.4%)40 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes42 (4.3%)15 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes42 (4.3%)15 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alexander County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alexander County are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (293, 30.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (147, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alexander County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM64 (6.5%)22 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM61 (6.2%)58 (7.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM45 (4.6%)41 (5.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM64 (6.5%)49 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM88 (9.0%)38 (5.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM78 (8.0%)72 (9.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM156 (16.0%)147 (19.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM293 (30.0%)131 (17.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM9 (0.9%)21 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (0.2%)45 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (0.1%)48 (6.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7 (0.7%)17 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM91 (9.3%)36 (4.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19 (1.9%)30 (4.0%)
Total978 (100.0%)755 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alexander County

Occupancy by Ownership in Alexander County

Of the total 1,727 dwellings in Alexander County, owner-occupied units account for 1,346 (77.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 381 (22.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alexander County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,34677.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units38122.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,727100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alexander County

Occupancy by Household Size in Alexander County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household71441.3%
2-Person Household58934.1%
3-Person Household22112.8%
4+ Person Household20311.7%
Total Housing Units1,727100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alexander County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alexander County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household481 (67.4%)233 (32.6%)
2-Person Household515 (87.4%)74 (12.6%)
3-Person Household177 (80.1%)44 (19.9%)
4+ Person Household173 (85.2%)30 (14.8%)
Total Housing Units1,346 (77.9%)381 (22.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alexander County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alexander County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School178 (73.9%)63 (26.1%)
High School Diploma435 (76.0%)137 (23.9%)
College/Associate Degree574 (81.0%)135 (19.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher159 (77.6%)46 (22.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alexander County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alexander County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1106.4%
35 to 44 Years1498.6%
45 to 54 Years22813.2%
55 to 64 Years48528.1%
65 to 74 Years47127.3%
75 to 84 Years22513.0%
85 Years and Over593.4%
Total1,727100.0%

Housing Finances in Alexander County

Median Income by Occupancy in Alexander County

Median Income by Occupancy in Alexander County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,346 (77.9%)$49,457
Renter-Occupied381 (22.1%)$23,866
Average1,727 (100.0%)$40,365

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alexander County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alexander County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00056 (4.2%)13 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99965 (4.8%)13 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99995 (7.1%)91 (23.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99954 (4.0%)47 (12.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99991 (6.8%)46 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999144 (10.7%)35 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999178 (13.2%)67 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999291 (21.6%)32 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999151 (11.2%)30 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999127 (9.4%)7 (1.8%)
$150,000 or more94 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,346 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alexander County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alexander County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300264 (19.6%)104 (27.3%)
$300 to $499368 (27.3%)42 (11.0%)
$500 to $799256 (19.0%)78 (20.5%)
$800 to $999105 (7.8%)74 (19.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499262 (19.5%)35 (9.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99943 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49935 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more13 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,346 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alexander County

Housing Structures in Alexander County

Housing Structures in Alexander County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,25372.6%
Single Unit, Attached60.4%
2 Unit Apartments402.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments110.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments301.7%
10 or more Apartments1056.1%
Mobile Home / Other28216.3%
Total1,727100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alexander County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alexander County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,102 (87.9%)151 (12.0%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
2 Unit Apartments18 (45.0%)22 (55.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments12 (11.4%)93 (88.6%)
Mobile Home / Other211 (74.8%)71 (25.2%)
Total1,346 (77.9%)381 (22.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alexander County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alexander County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5 (0.4%)112 (29.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms11 (0.8%)80 (21.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms599 (44.5%)108 (28.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms541 (40.2%)61 (16.0%)
8 or more Rooms190 (14.1%)20 (5.2%)
Total1,346 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alexander County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alexander County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas401 (29.8%)100 (26.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas305 (22.7%)50 (13.1%)
Electricity597 (44.4%)221 (58.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels34 (2.5%)6 (1.6%)
No Fuel Used9 (0.7%)4 (1.1%)
Total1,346 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alexander County

Household Vehicle Usage in Alexander County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle56 (4.2%)127 (33.3%)
1 Vehicle471 (35.0%)159 (41.7%)
2 Vehicles480 (35.7%)85 (22.3%)
3 or more Vehicles339 (25.2%)10 (2.6%)
Total1,346 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alexander County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alexander County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units877469
Median Property Value$37,700$144,700
Median Household Income$39,350$48
Monthly Housing Costs$427$6
Real Estate Taxes$485$52

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alexander County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alexander County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000502 (57.2%)67 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999187 (21.3%)116 (24.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999141 (16.1%)264 (56.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99940 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)22 (4.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more2 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total877 (100.0%)469 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alexander County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alexander County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00098 (11.2%)25 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999190 (21.7%)23 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99994 (10.7%)50 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999151 (17.2%)50 (10.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999175 (20.0%)27 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (8.8%)116 (24.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99946 (5.2%)74 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more46 (5.2%)81 (17.3%)
Total877 (100.0%)469 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alexander County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alexander County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x567 (64.6%)70,647 (15,063.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x79 (9.0%)257 (54.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x53 (6.0%)57 (12.1%)
4.0x or more170 (19.4%)24 (5.1%)
Total877 (100.0%)469 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alexander County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alexander County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800409 (46.6%)3 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49967 (7.6%)49 (10.4%)
$800 to $1,499162 (18.5%)109 (23.2%)
Total877 (100.0%)469 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alexander County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alexander County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alexander County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years322 (93.1%)24 (6.9%)
6 to 18 Years829 (98.9%)9 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years326 (87.2%)48 (12.8%)
26 to 34 Years401 (84.1%)76 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years370 (62.8%)219 (37.2%)
45 to 54 Years452 (87.3%)66 (12.7%)
55 to 64 Years725 (87.2%)106 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years704 (97.1%)21 (2.9%)
75 Years and older466 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,595 (89.0%)569 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alexander County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alexander County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born322 (93.1%)24 (6.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen829 (98.9%)9 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen326 (87.2%)48 (12.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alexander County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alexander County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,019 (92.3%)85 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999983 (83.9%)189 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999944 (91.0%)93 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999737 (85.0%)130 (15.0%)
$100,000 and over880 (92.4%)72 (7.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alexander County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alexander County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6272 (78.6%)102 (29.5%)
6 to 18 Years466 (55.6%)363 (43.3%)
19 to 25 Years189 (50.5%)139 (37.2%)
25 to 34 Years228 (47.8%)178 (37.3%)
35 to 44 Years185 (31.4%)211 (35.8%)
45 to 54 Years166 (32.1%)291 (56.2%)
55 to 64 Years269 (32.4%)505 (60.8%)
65 to 74 Years690 (95.2%)355 (49.0%)
75 Years and over466 (100.0%)156 (33.5%)
Total2,931 (56.8%)2,300 (44.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alexander County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alexander County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years45 (11.2%)27 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years104 (22.0%)69 (17.0%)
35 to 64 Years166 (18.1%)276 (27.1%)
65 to 74 Years126 (34.0%)158 (44.6%)
75 Years and over75 (43.3%)188 (64.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alexander County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alexander County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (3.4%)16 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years34 (9.2%)63 (17.8%)
75 Years and over21 (12.1%)56 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alexander County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (3.3%)69 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years21 (5.7%)40 (11.3%)
75 Years and over12 (6.9%)26 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alexander County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (11.2%)21 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years95 (20.1%)58 (14.2%)
35 to 64 Years46 (5.0%)72 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years71 (19.1%)21 (5.9%)
75 Years and over16 (9.2%)27 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alexander County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years90 (9.8%)215 (21.1%)
65 to 74 Years72 (19.4%)138 (39.0%)
75 Years and over42 (24.3%)114 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alexander County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years31 (3.4%)69 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years29 (7.8%)35 (9.9%)
75 Years and over12 (6.9%)109 (37.2%)

Technology Access in Alexander County

Computing Device Access in Alexander County

Computing Device Access in Alexander County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop54031.3%
Smartphone1,20769.9%
Tablet60134.8%
No Computing Device41323.9%
Total1,727100.0%

Internet Access in Alexander County

Internet Access in Alexander County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet20.1%
Broadband Home26915.6%
Cellular Data Only53330.9%
Satellite Internet26515.3%
No Internet68639.7%
Total1,727100.0%

Alexander County Summary

Alexander County is located in the southernmost part of Illinois, and is bordered by the Mississippi River to the west and the Ohio River to the east. It is part of the Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was established in 1819 and named after William M. Alexander, a prominent early settler. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,238, making it the least populous county in Illinois.

Geography

Alexander County is located in the southernmost part of Illinois, and is bordered by the Mississippi River to the west and the Ohio River to the east. It is part of the Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county has a total area of 519 square miles, of which 517 square miles is land and 2 square miles (0.4%) is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 590 feet.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the uplands and the lowlands. The uplands are located in the northern part of the county and are characterized by rolling hills and wooded areas. The lowlands are located in the southern part of the county and are characterized by flat, open farmland.

Climate

Alexander County has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, with an average high of 79°F in July and an average low of 29°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 40 inches, with the majority of it falling in the spring and summer months.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 8,238 people, 3,093 households, and 2,097 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile. There were 3,521 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,917. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The economy of Alexander County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and sorghum. Livestock production is also important to the local economy, with beef cattle, dairy cattle, and hogs being the primary species raised.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a steel mill, a paper mill, and a plastics plant. The county is also home to several retail businesses, including grocery stores, restaurants, and clothing stores.

Conclusion

Alexander County is located in the southernmost part of Illinois, and is bordered by the Mississippi River to the west and the Ohio River to the east. It is part of the Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county has a total area of 519 square miles, of which 517 square miles is land and 2 square miles (0.4%) is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The population of the county was 8,238 as of the 2010 census.
The economy of Alexander County is largely based on agriculture, with crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and sorghum being the primary crops grown. Livestock production is also important to the local economy, with beef cattle, dairy cattle, and hogs being the primary species raised. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a steel mill, a paper mill, and a plastics plant. The county is also home to several retail businesses, including grocery stores, restaurants, and clothing stores.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Alexander County?
Per Capita income in Alexander County is $21,922.
What is the Median Family Income in Alexander County?
Median Family Income in Alexander County is $58,106.
What is the Median Household income in Alexander County?
Median Household Income in Alexander County is $40,365.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alexander County?
Income or Wage Gap in Alexander County is 5.6%.
Women in Alexander County earn 94.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alexander County?
Family Income Deficit in Alexander County is $7,567.
Families that are below poverty line in Alexander County earn $7,567 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alexander County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alexander County is 0.45.
What is the Total Population of Alexander County?
Total Population of Alexander County is 5,261.
What is the Total Male Population of Alexander County?
Total Male Population of Alexander County is 2,561.
What is the Total Female Population of Alexander County?
Total Female Population of Alexander County is 2,700.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alexander County?
There are 94.85 Males per 100 Females in Alexander County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alexander County?
There are 105.43 Females per 100 Males in Alexander County.
What is the Median Population Age in Alexander County?
Median Population Age in Alexander County is 44.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alexander County
Average Family Size in Alexander County is 4.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alexander County
Average Household Size in Alexander County is 3.0 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alexander County?
There are 2,028 People in the Labor Forcein in Alexander County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alexander County?
48.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Alexander County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alexander County?
Unemployment Rate in Alexander County is 9.3%.