Welcome to Alexis ...
The village of Alexis is primarily located in Mercer County<1>. A portion of Alexis extends into Warren County.
The pronunciation of Alexis: uh-LEK-sis<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Alexis, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Alexis has a population of 790 people<3> (see below for details).
Alexis is 690 feet [210 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Alexis lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Alexis is located in the (309) area code.
The ZIP code for Alexis: 61412<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Alexis had an population of 790 people. This is a decrease of 4.93% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 8.46% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Alexis had a population of 831 people (or 5.06% of the total population of Mercer County). This makes Alexis the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 831 people, the population of Alexis decreased 3.71% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 863 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Alexis.
Communities Also Named Alexis ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Alexis - they are located in Alabama, California, Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Alexis.
Communities near Alexis ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Alexis.
- Galesburg
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galesburg
- Galesburg is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 29,803 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galesburg <6>
- Monmouth
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monmouth
- Monmouth is located in Warren County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,801 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monmouth <6>
- Aledo
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aledo have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aledo
- Aledo is located in Mercer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,383 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aledo <6>
- Abingdon
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
- Abingdon is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,008 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abingdon <6>
- Knoxville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
- Knoxville is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,692 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knoxville <6>
- Viola
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Viola have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viola
- Viola is located in Mercer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 874 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Viola <6>
- Wataga
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wataga have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wataga
- Wataga is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 773 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wataga <6>
- Woodhull
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodhull have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodhull
- Woodhull is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 771 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodhull <6>
- East Galesburg
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Galesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Galesburg
- East Galesburg is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 761 people
- Windsor
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Alexis. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Alexis.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Alexis. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Alexis.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Alexis. See our Newspapers Page for Alexis.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Alexis ...
Looking for more information about Alexis? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Alexis, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Alexis.
Adding Alexis to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Alexis in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Alexis was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Alexis on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Illinois (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Alexis.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Alexis. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Mercer, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Alexis. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Alexis. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Alexis - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Alexis). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Alexis or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |