The Town FilesAlexander County, Illinois
4,875 people. The median home is worth $59,800 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $47,043.
Towns in Alexander County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 1,733 | $32,000 | $41,912 | 43.8 |
| Olive Branch | 650 | $61,500 | — | 56.2 |
People and housing
| Alexander County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $59,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $656 | $960 |
| Median household income | $47,043 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 48.0 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
888 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,443 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 895 storm events in Alexander County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Alexander County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1826: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).