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Census-designated place in Illinois, United States
Alexander, Illinois
Census-designated place
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Coordinates: 39°43′18″N 90°02′13″W / 39.72167°N 90.03694°W / 39.72167; -90.03694
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMorgan
Area
 • Total0.98 sq mi (2.55 km)
 • Land0.98 sq mi (2.55 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population
 • Total155
 • Density157.52/sq mi (60.83/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code62601
Area code217
FIPS code17-00659
GNIS feature ID2804093

Alexander is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. Alexander is 10 miles (16 km) east of Jacksonville, the county seat, and has a post office with ZIP code 62601. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 155.

History

Alexander was laid out in the 1850s by John T. Alexander, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Alexander since 1857. The community was made a CDP prior to the 2020 census.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020155—
U.S. Decennial Census

Alexander first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alexander, Illinois
  2. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "P1. Race – Alexander CDP, Illinois: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  4. ZIP Code Lookup
  5. Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 4. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  6. "Morgan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
Municipalities and communities of Morgan County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Jacksonville
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