Aledo is a city located in Mercer County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,613. It is the county seat of Mercer County.

Geography

Aledo is located at 41°12'1" North, 90°44'60" West (41.200172, -90.749956).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²). 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.44% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,613 people, 1,506 households, and 1,016 families residing in the city. The population density was 622.8/km² (1,611.2/mi²). There were 1,588 housing units at an average density of 273.7/km² (708.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.34% White, 0.44% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,506 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,449, and the median income for a family was $41,934. Males had a median income of $35,233 versus $21,271 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,498. 8.1% of the population and 7.1% of families were below the poverty line. 7.5% of those under the age of 18 and 9.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.