Alpha, Illinois
Alpha: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Alpha is a city located in the county of Henry in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 671 and a population density of 2,097 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 626 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Alpha
| Population : | 626 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Henry County |
| Plate code : | 309 |
| Area : | 0.32 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:14:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61413 |
| Density : | 1,956 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alpha is located at 41°11'30"N 90°22'48"W (41.1917000, -90.3801300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alpha decreased by 7.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 671 | - | census |
| 2011 | 664 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 664 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 657 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 653 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 649 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 647 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 641 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 639 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 635 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 626 | -1.44% | estimation process |
Schools in Alpha
College & universities near Alpha, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143613 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alpha, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Alpha , New Jersey borough in Warren County, New Jersey with a population of 2,263 people.
- Alpha , Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 135 people.
- Alpha , Minnesota city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 119 people.
Other cities in Henry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henry County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kewanee | 12,174 | City in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Geneseo | 6,505 | Township in Henry County, Illinois |
| Colona | 5,049 | City in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Green Rock | 2,970 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Galva | 2,449 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Dayton | 2,258 | Census-designated place in Illinois, USA |
| Cambridge | 2,051 | Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Orion | 1,776 | Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Annawan | 1,056 | Township in Henry County, Illinois |
| Atkinson | 955 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Woodhull | 771 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Andover | 565 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Osco | 437 | Township in Henry County, Illinois |
| Hooppole | 189 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cleveland | 178 | Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Bishop Hill | 121 | Village in Illinois, USA |
