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The current estimated population of Alpha, Illinois is 654, with 48.7% male and 51.3% female. Alpha has experienced minimal population change, serving as a small, rural community in western Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1872
  • County: Henry
  • Land area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 2,180 people per square mile
  • Area code: 309
  • Zip code: 61413

Geography and Location

Alpha, Illinois is located in Henry County, in western Illinois, about 30 miles from the Quad Cities. The town is situated along U.S. Highway 150 and Illinois Route 17, providing easy access to larger towns and cities in the region. Alpha is surrounded by farmland, reflecting its agricultural roots. The town’s small size and rural charm make it a close-knit community, offering a peaceful lifestyle in a quiet setting.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.1 years
Median household income: $36,250
Median house value: $64,200

Population by Race

Races in Alpha:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (21.5%), Swedish (19.4%), English (12.1%), Irish (9.6%), United States (8.4%), Dutch (3.9%).

Elevation: 803 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Map of Alpha, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alpha

  • High school or higher: 86.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alpha village

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -15 (-2.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alpha:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alpha:

  • QUAD CITY INTL (about 19 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: MLI)
  • CLINTON MUNI (about 44 miles; CLINTON, IA; Abbreviation: CWI)
  • SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL (about 59 miles; BURLINGTON, IA; Abbreviation: BRL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alpha:

  • GALESBURG MUNI (about 18 miles; GALESBURG, IL; Abbreviation: GBG)
  • QUAD-CITY (about 20 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: I04)
  • MERCER COUNTY (about 25 miles; ALEDO, IL; Abbreviation: C00)

Amtrak stations near Alpha:

  • 18 miles: GALESBURG (EX-BN) (GALESBURG, 225 S. SEMINARY ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: MOLINE (QUAD CITY AIRPORT, 2200 69TH ST.) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alpha:

  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 23 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 25 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 27 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,310)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; MACOMB, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,096)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 56 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)
  • BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)

Public primary/middle school in Alpha:

  • ALWOOD ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 214; Location: 101 EAST A STREET; Grades: PK – 05)

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