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County population in July 2011: 8,228 (41% urban, 59% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,743
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,065
% of renters here:

28%
State:

28%

Land area: 236 sq. mi.
Water area: 16.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 35 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Alexander County: 74.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (23.2%), Manufacturing (15.6%), Public administration (10.7%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 72%
  • Government: 22%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 6%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Alexander County, Illinois:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (63.1%)
  • Black Non-Hispanic Alone (33.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Asian alone (1.1%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (0.8%)

Median resident age:  38.0 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Males: 4,760  (49.6%)
Females: 4,830  (50.4%)

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Average household size:
Alexander County:

2.4 people
Illinois:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,164 ($26,042 in 1999)
This county:

$30164
Illinois:

$53966

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $249 (lower quartile is $145, upper quartile is $349)
This county:

$249
State:

$708


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $55,393 (it was $32,600 in 2000)
Alexander County:

$55,393
Illinois:

$202,200
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $27,902 - $88,843

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $95,006
Here:

$95,006
State:

$252,233

In 2-unit structures: $177,761
Here:

$177,761
State:

$282,193

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $19,097
Here:

$19,097
State:

$320,044

Mobile homes: $53,374
Here:

$53,374
State:

$35,670

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $90,278
Here:

$90,278
State:

$62,382
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,265
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $260

Institutionalized population: 549

Alexander County, IL map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $34,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $125,000



2004 Presidential Election results in Alexander County Illinois:

Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 52.1%
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 47.3%


2008 Presidential Election results in Alexander County Illinois:

Obama (Democratic): 55.9%
McCain (Republican): 43.2%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $843 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $510 (1.0%)


Alexander County household income distribution in 2009 Alexander County home values distribution


Alexander County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 24.1%
(15.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 40.6% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 10.6% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

26.1%
Whole state:

10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

8.9%
Whole state:

5.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexander County is $408 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $492 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $648 a month.

Cities in this county include: Cairo, Tamms, Thebes, East Cape Girardeau.

Alexander County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Alexander County: South Junction (A), North Junction (B), Atherton Landing (C), Davey Switch (D), Horseshoe Lake Recreation Site (E), Brooks Point Post Light (F), Alexander County Emergency Medical Services (G), Horseshoe Lake Fire Department (H), East Cape - McClure Fire Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Alexander County include: Alexander Church (A), Beech Grove Church (B), Pleasant Valley Church (C), Rock Springs Church (D), Mount Pleasant Church (E), Kingdom Hall (F), Sandy Creek Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Bracken Cemetery (1), Lindsay Cemetery (2), Hutchison Cemetery (3), Honey Cemetery (4), McClure Cemetery (5), McCrite Cemetery (6), Hobbs Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Lake Milligan (A), Horseshoe Lake (B), Grand Lake (C), Big Cypress (D), Hogskin Bottoms (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cooper Creek (A), Sexton Creek (B), Clear Creek (C), Miller Creek (D), Santa Fe Chute (E), Sammons Creek (F), Jim Branch (G), Jackson Creek (H), Hogskin Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Alexander County include: Horseshoe Lake Nature Preserve (1), Horseshoe Lake State Conservation Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Ballard County, Kentucky , Cape Girardeau County, Missouri , Mississippi County, Missouri , Pulaski County , Union County , Scott County, Missouri .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

11.6%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 275
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 67.0%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%

Number of foreign born residents: 84 (63% naturalized citizens)

Alexander County:

0.9%
Whole state:

12.3%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 24
  • 1985 to 1989: 17
  • 1980 to 1984: 9
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 34

Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 49.0%

Alexander County marital status for males
Alexander County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,099
  • One, attached: 58
  • Two: 83
  • 3 or 4: 172
  • 5 to 9: 285
  • 10 to 19: 12
  • 20 or more: 93
  • Mobile homes: 775
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 14

Housing units in Alexander County with a mortgage: 792 (28 second mortgage, 30 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,061

Here:

42.7% with mortgage
State:

69.8% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 37.13%
Here37.1%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 3,561
Total congregations: 25

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of God
Adherents2,055 (57.7%)342 (9.6%)324 (9.1%)239 (6.7%)145 (4.1%)
Congregations9 (36.0%)1 (4.0%)1 (4.0%)4 (16.0%)2 (8.0%)
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristNational Association of Free Will BaptistsEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents108 (3.0%)107 (3.0%)50 (1.4%)47 (1.3%)144 (4.0%)
Congregations1 (4.0%)1 (4.0%)1 (4.0%)1 (4.0%)4 (16.0%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Alexander County - Cairo, Tamms, Thebes, East Cape Girardeau

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

3.64 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Alexander County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

2.42 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Alexander County:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.9%
Illinois:

8.3%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.4%
Illinois:

25.2%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Alexander County:

10.9%
State:

14.5%


Agriculture in Alexander County:

Average size of farms: 526 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $68,678
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $170.97
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 3.70%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $64,101
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 73.50%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $119,919
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 85.91%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 2.86
Corn for grain: 9162 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 4292 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 43682 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Alexander County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 2.2 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 9 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 4/17/1960, a category 1 (max. wind speeds 73-112 mph) tornado injured 4 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alexander County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 13.6 miles away from the county center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.0 miles away from the county center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 19.7 miles away from the county center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 83.3 miles away from Alexander County center
On 2/5/1994 at 14:55:37, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 LG, 4.2 MD, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 16.6 miles away from the county center
On 6/6/2003 at 12:29:34, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 1.6 mi) earthquake occurred 25.7 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Illinois Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 26, 2009 to January 28, 2009, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1826): March 2, 2009, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1826, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Illinois Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3230): September 7, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3230, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Illinois Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 6, 2003 to May 11, 2003, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1469): May 15, 2003, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1469, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Illinois Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: April 21, 2002 to May 23, 2002, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1416): May 21, 2002, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1416, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Illinois Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: March 1, 1997 to April 1, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1170): March 21, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1170, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Illinois Severe Storm, Flooding, Incident Period: May 15, 1995 to June 15, 1995, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1053): May 30, 1995, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1053, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Illinois Severe Storms, Flooding, Incident Period: April 9, 1994 to May 4, 1994, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1025): April 26, 1994, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1025, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Illinois Flooding, Severe Storms, Incident Period: April 13, 1993 to October 22, 1993, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-997): July 9, 1993, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-997, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Illinois SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, Incident Period: June 6, 1983, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-684): June 6, 1983, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-684, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Illinois SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: April 30, 1979, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-583): April 30, 1979, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-583, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • 3 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Alexander County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (12%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (3%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)
  • Health care (21%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (18%)
  • Germany (17%)
  • Canada (15%)
  • Bangladesh (13%)
  • Cuba (13%)
  • Thailand (10%)
  • Colombia (8%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Alexander County (%):



  • United States or American (16%)
  • German (11%)
  • Irish (8%)
  • English (5%)
  • Scottish (2%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)
  • Scotch-Irish (1%)


Alexander County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 2,453 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 506 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 32 (1%)
  • Railroad: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 9 (0%)
  • Walked: 125 (4%)
  • Other means: 18 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 53 (2%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Alexander County, Illinois:

  • 468 people in state prisons
  • 81 people in nursing homes
  • 30 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 16 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $32,953.

5.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($21,044 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.34%
Illinois average:

5.66%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
2.34% relocated from other counties in Illinois ($7,993 average AGI)
3.00% relocated from other states ($13,044 average AGI)
Alexander County:

3.00%
Illinois average:

2.13%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cape Girardeau County, MO  0.93% ($27,458 average AGI)
from Pulaski County, IL  0.78% ($14,350)
from Union County, IL  0.47% ($28,167)


8.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,747 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.34%
Illinois average:

5.99%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.43% relocated to other counties in Illinois ($11,421 average AGI)
4.90% relocated to other states ($16,326 average AGI)
Alexander County:

4.90%
Illinois average:

2.58%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cape Girardeau County, MO  1.89% ($27,380 average AGI)
to Pulaski County, IL  0.83% ($23,545)
to Union County, IL  0.53% ($33,571)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.2
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 14.0

Births per 1000 population in Alexander County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 14.0

Deaths per 1000 population in Alexander County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 13.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 12.2

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Alexander County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,912 (1,484 aged, 428 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 16%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1277.020
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1333.030
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 22.4

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 10.26
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 56.01

Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996: 1

Household type by relationship:

Households: 8,991
  • In family households: 7,611 (1,673 male householders, 855 female householders)
    1,683 spouses, 2,677 children (2,441 natural, 82 adopted, 154 stepchildren), 301 grandchildren, 81 brothers or sisters, 51 parents, 108 other relatives, 182 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,380 (532 male householders (504 living alone)), 767 female householders (722 living alone)), 81 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 599 (552 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,170 2-persons, 589 3-persons, 437 4-persons, 227 5-persons, 65 6-persons, 40 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,226 1-person, 64 2-persons, 9 4-persons.

96.9% of residents of Alexander County speak English at home.
1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (84% speak English very well, 11% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).
1.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (79% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 2% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (42% speak English very well, 58% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $88,116,000 ($9587 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $1,092,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $29,065,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $19,088,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $4,123,000
Federal grants: $33,549,000
Federal procurement contracts: $475,000 ($76,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,816,000 ($263,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $1,098,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $943,000
Federal Government insurance: $13,812,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 741
Here:

83 per 1000 residents
State:

75 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 678
Here:

76 per 1000 residents
State:

43 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: -4
Here:  -0 per 1000 residents
State:  +26 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -700
Here:  -78 per 1000 residents
State:  -31 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Alexander County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.17 millions of gallons per day (15% from ground, 85% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.5
State:

6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.7
State:

4.1

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 56
  • 2000 to 2004: 113
  • 1990 to 1999: 384
  • 1980 to 1989: 299
  • 1970 to 1979: 770
  • 1960 to 1969: 411
  • 1950 to 1959: 463
  • 1940 to 1949: 351
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,796
Rooms in houses/apartments in Alexander County, Illinois
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 9
  • 2 rooms: 14
  • 3 rooms: 86
  • 4 rooms: 392
  • 5 rooms: 870
  • 6 rooms: 695
  • 7 rooms: 396
  • 8 rooms: 143
  • 9+ rooms: 138
  • 1 room: 22
  • 2 rooms: 62
  • 3 rooms: 112
  • 4 rooms: 266
  • 5 rooms: 330
  • 6 rooms: 169
  • 7 rooms: 62
  • 8 rooms: 25
  • 9+ rooms: 17
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Alexander County, Illinois
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 14
  • 1 bedroom: 146
  • 2 bedrooms: 955
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,302
  • 4 bedrooms: 277
  • 5+ bedrooms: 49
  • no bedroom: 33
  • 1 bedroom: 295
  • 2 bedrooms: 376
  • 3 bedrooms: 303
  • 4 bedrooms: 48
  • 5+ bedrooms: 10
Cars and other vehicles available in Alexander County, Illinois in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 239
  • 1 vehicle: 992
  • 2 vehicles: 1,090
  • 3 vehicles: 305
  • 4 vehicles: 97
  • 5+ vehicles: 20
  • no vehicle: 398
  • 1 vehicle: 439
  • 2 vehicles: 181
  • 3 vehicles: 27
  • 4 vehicles: 20
  • 5+ vehicles: 0

64% of Alexander County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 48% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 55% lived in Illinois.

Alexander County:

63.6%
State average:

58.6%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 5596
  • Northeast: 106
  • Midwest: 2576
  • South: 1051
  • West: 156

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $13,600


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 4%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Alexander County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (44.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (26.5%)
  • Electricity (24.1%)
  • Wood (2.8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.5%)
  • Utility gas (56.7%)
  • Electricity (19.9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15.0%)
  • Wood (6.5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.8%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 46
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

13.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 61
Here:

9.4%
Illinois:

11.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 29
Here:

10.7%
Illinois:

25.8%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Alexander County government finances in 2006:

  • Charges - All Other: $1,203,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,759,000
    Regular Highways: $1,159,000
    Financial Administration: $787,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $449,000
    Police Protection: $376,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $231,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $73,000
    Transit Utilities: $36,000
    General Local Government Support: $30,000
    Highways: $12,000
    Public Welfare: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $616,000
    Interest Earnings: $98,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $47,000
    Regular Highways: $11,000
    Housing and Community Development: $7,000
    Correctional Institutions: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,965,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $693,000
    General Local Government Support: $594,000
    All Other: $243,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,342,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,785,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 552
  • Number of aged recipients: 32
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 520
  • Number of recipients under 18: 92
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 358
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 102
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 183
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 251


Alexander County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Alexander County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)




Most common first names in Alexander County, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William13374.3 years
James12371.0 years
John12074.8 years
Mary11979.4 years
Charles9271.0 years
Robert9071.3 years
Willie5972.6 years
George5974.8 years
Henry4574.5 years
Joseph4072.7 years
Most common last names in Alexander County, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones7773.1 years
Johnson7775.9 years
Smith6374.5 years
Williams6071.0 years
Brown5179.5 years
Miller4376.2 years
Davis4070.1 years
White2974.2 years
Jackson2673.6 years
Harris2674.0 years

Businesses in Alexander County, IL

  • Days Inn: 1
  • H&R Block: 2

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