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Alexander, IL
Census-designated place in Morgan County, Illinois.
Population
239
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
243
ZIP codes
0
Alexander and its ZIP codes
Local data for Alexander, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Alexander.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alexander, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alexander, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Alexander
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BerlinVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| FranklinVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| BerlinVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| WaverlyCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| South JacksonvilleVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| LoamiVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 11 mi | 10.6 |
| AshlandVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LiterberryCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Pleasant PlainsVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| CurranVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| MurrayvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| TallulaVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LynnvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| ModestoVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alexander, IL in?
- Alexander is in Morgan County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Alexander, IL?
- About 239 people live in Alexander, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alexander?
- Nearby places include New Berlin (6.4 mi), Franklin (6.9 mi), Berlin (7.6 mi), Waverly (9.9 mi), South Jacksonville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023