Alexander County, IL Public Records

Circuit Court
2000 Washington Ave
Cairo, IL 62914 http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Circuit
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-4PM CST
P: 618-734-0107
F: 618-734-7003
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Ordinances
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released

Alexander County, IL Vital Records

Contact the Alexander County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Alexander County
County Recorder
2000 Washington Ave
Courthouse
Cairo, IL 62914
8AM-N 1PM-4PM CST
Phone: 618-734-7000, 618-734-7001
Fax: 618-734-7002
State Tax Liens

Alexander County Vital Certificates

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Alexander County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 236.38 sq mi
Population (2009): 7,914
  • Females: 51.8%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Black/African American: 33.3%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 63.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,676
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 29.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 67%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 6.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.36
Housing Units (2000): 4,591
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71.8%
Migration Flow to Alexander County, IL from (2007-2008):

Alexander County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $83,728
  • Construction: $1,317
  • Retail Trade: $3,093
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $1,200
  • Retail Trade: $3,093
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $1,613
  • Manufacturing: $7,473
  • Farms: $2,655
  • Government: $29,653
Employed (2000): 3,256
Unemployed (2000): 385
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $21,881
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $25,829 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $4,042 (thou. dol.)

Alexander County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 136
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.6
Deaths (2007): 107
  • Per 1,000 population: 13
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.4

Alexander County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 0
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Larceny-Theft: 0
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Alexander County Genealogy Records