Alsey, Illinois facts for kids
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Alsey
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Location of Alsey in Scott County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 355.19/sq mi (137.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62610
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-00997 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397945 |
Alsey is a small village located in Scott County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, about 195 people live there. Alsey is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to a larger city, Jacksonville, for jobs and services.
History of Alsey Village
Alsey was first known as Smithfield. It was founded in 1870 by a person named Alsey R. Smith. The village was named after him. A post office has been open in Alsey since 1872. This shows that the community has been active for a long time.
Geography and Location
Alsey is found at these coordinates: 39°33′37″N 90°26′1″W / 39.56028°N 90.43361°W. This location is in the western part of Illinois. The village covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.55 square miles (1.42 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 290 | — | |
| 1950 | 294 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 248 | −15.6% | |
| 1970 | 242 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 318 | 31.4% | |
| 1990 | 253 | −20.4% | |
| 2000 | 246 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 227 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 195 | −14.1% | |
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In 2020, Alsey had a population of 195 people. This means there were about 137 people living in each square kilometer. Most residents are White.
The village has many households. In 2000, there were 97 households. About 36% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many families were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The age of people in Alsey varies. In 2000, about 26% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 36 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Alsey was $33,750 per year. For families, the average income was $40,833. The average income per person in the village was $15,652. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
