Alexander County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Alexander County, Illinois
Alexander County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
4,875
Median Age
48.0
Male Median
44.8
Female Median
49.4
Alexander County, Illinois Population Growth
Alexander County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -42.3%%.
-42.3%% Growth
Alexander County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Alexander County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.0 | 4,875 |
| 2023 | 45.8 | 5,042 |
| 2022 | 44.9 | 5,261 |
| 2021 | 45.5 | 5,488 |
| 2020 | 46.6 | 6,011 |
| 2019 | 45.3 | 6,260 |
| 2018 | 42.8 | 6,532 |
| 2017 | 42.3 | 6,776 |
| 2016 | 41.9 | 7,051 |
| 2015 | 39.7 | 7,364 |
| 2014 | 39.8 | 7,821 |
| 2013 | 41.2 | 7,980 |
| 2012 | 41.0 | 8,147 |
| 2011 | 42.0 | 8,314 |
| 2010 | 41.8 | 8,449 |
Alexander County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.6% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 7.9% |
| 35–54 | 22.6% |
| 55–64 | 16.2% |
| 65+ | 24.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Alexander County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 86.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 46.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Alexander County, Illinois
The median age in Alexander County, Illinois is 48.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Alexander County, Illinois is 4,875.
In Alexander County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Alexander County, Illinois is aging.