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Alsey, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alsey, Illinois is 228, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. Alsey’s population has remained stable, reflecting its status as a small, rural community in western Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1870s
  • County: Scott
  • Land area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 760 people per square mile
  • Area code: 217
  • Zip code: 62610

Geography and Location

Alsey, Illinois is located in Scott County, in the western part of the state, about 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville. The town is situated in a predominantly agricultural region, surrounded by farmland and open prairie. Alsey offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a close-knit community. Its location near U.S. Route 67 provides access to larger towns and cities in the region. The town’s small size and peaceful atmosphere make it an attractive place for those seeking a slower pace of life.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.7 years
Median household income: $33,750
Median house value: $38,800

Population by Race

Races in Alsey:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.8%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)

Ancestries: United States (16.7%), English (12.2%), German (11.8%), Irish (6.5%), Scottish (2.0%), Dutch (1.2%).

Elevation: 633 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Map of Alsey, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alsey

  • High school or higher: 71.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 4.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alsey village

  • Never married: 15.1%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 16.6%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -7 (-2.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alsey:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alsey:

  • ST LOUIS REGIONAL (about 55 miles; ALTON/ST LOUIS, IL; Abbreviation: ALN)
  • CAPITAL (about 57 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Abbreviation: SPI)
  • LAMBERT-ST LOUIS INTL (about 58 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Abbreviation: STL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alsey:

  • JACKSONVILLE MUNI (about 20 miles; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: IJX)
  • PITTSFIELD PENSTONE MUNI (about 24 miles; PITTSFIELD, IL; Abbreviation: PPQ)
  • GREATER BEARDSTOWN (about 29 miles; BEARDSTOWN, IL; Abbreviation: K06)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alsey:

  • LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; GODFREY, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,451)
  • LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; ST CHARLES, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,116)
  • ST CHARLES COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; ST PETERS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,301)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FLORISSANT VALLEY (about 57 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,749)
  • LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 59 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,357)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST LOUIS (about 60 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,715)

Private primary/middle school in Alsey:

  • ALSEY COMMUNITY GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 25; Location: PO BOX 109; Grades: PK – 8)

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