Alexis, Illinois facts for kids
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Alexis, Illinois
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Location in Warren County, Illinois
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 Alexis, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Warren, Mercer |
| Townships | Spring Grove, Kelly, Suez, North Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 793 |
| • Density | 1,669.47/sq mi (644.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61412
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-00672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397929 |
Alexis is a small village in the state of Illinois, United States. It is special because it sits right on the border of two counties: Mercer County and Warren County. In 2020, about 793 people lived there.
The part of Alexis in Mercer County is also considered part of a larger area called the Quad Cities Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes cities like Davenport and Moline.
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A Look Back: Alexis's History
Alexis was first started in 1870. It was originally called Alexandria or Alexandria Station. This happened when the railroad line was built to reach that spot.
However, the people who founded the town soon found out there was another town in Illinois already named Alexander. To avoid confusion, they decided to pick a new name. Around that time, a special visitor from Russia, Grand Duke Alexis, was touring the United States. The town was then renamed in his honor, becoming "Alexis."
Where is Alexis?
Alexis is located right on the line between Warren and Mercer counties. Imagine the village as a rectangle. About four blocks from north to south are in Warren County. The other two blocks, also north to south, are in Mercer County. The village stretches about six blocks from east to west.
In the year 2000, most of Alexis's residents lived in Warren County. About 57.8% of the people lived there, while 42.2% lived in Mercer County.
Alexis is about 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Monmouth. Monmouth is the main town, or "county seat," for Warren County. It is also about 19 miles (31 km) southeast of Aledo, which is the county seat for Mercer County.
The land in Alexis is mostly flat. Most of the water from the village flows south into a small stream. This stream eventually leads to Henderson Creek, which then flows into the Mississippi River. The very northern part of Alexis drains into another small stream called Toms Creek.
Who Lives in Alexis?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 398 | — | |
| 1890 | 562 | 41.2% | |
| 1900 | 915 | 62.8% | |
| 1910 | 829 | −9.4% | |
| 1920 | 830 | 0.1% | |
| 1930 | 786 | −5.3% | |
| 1940 | 877 | 11.6% | |
| 1950 | 821 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 878 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 946 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,076 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 908 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 863 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 831 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 793 | −4.6% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. In the year 2000, there were 863 people living in Alexis. These people lived in 361 homes.
The population of Alexis has changed over the years. You can see how the number of people living there has gone up and down in the table next to this section. In 2020, the population was 793 people.
About 24.3% of the people in Alexis were under 18 years old in 2000. About 19.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Alexis was 40 years old.
What Do People Do in Alexis?
The biggest employer in Alexis is a company called Alexis Fire Equipment. This company makes special vehicles and tools for firefighters. They build fire engines and other equipment used to fight fires.
Keeping Alexis Safe
To keep the village safe, Alexis has its own police department.
- Alexis Police Department
In addition, the sheriff's offices from both counties help out:
- Mercer County Sheriff's Office
- Warren County Sheriff's Office
