In Alexander, Illinois, the median home price is $64,587; median household income is $47,043; the population is 4,875; schools rate 1.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 68.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Alexander at a glance
Population
4,875
Median Household Income
$47,043
Typical Home Value
$64,587
School District Rating
1.2
Violent Crime Rate
68.8
Avg Commute Time
30.6
About Alexander
Alexander has a population of 4,875. The median home value is $64,587, 78% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $47,043 (44% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Cairo, Tamms, and Thebes.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Alexander
7 towns, by population.
Alexander at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Alexander?
- Alexander has a population of 4,875 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Alexander?
- The median home value in Alexander is $64,587. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Alexander?
- Median household income in Alexander is $47,043 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Alexander in?
- Alexander is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Alexander?
- Alexander contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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