Thebes
Village in Alexander County, Illinois
Thebes is a village in Alexander County, Illinois, with 208 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 341 ft (104 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Commerce, 3.8 miles S.
- 208residents (2020 Census)
- 341 ftelevation · 104 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 119 / sq mipopulation density
- 62990ZIP code
About Thebes
Thebes is a village in Thebes Precinct, Alexander County, Illinois, United States. The population was 208 at the 2020 census, down from 436 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 1860 the county seat was moved to Cairo, at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
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Living in Thebes
- Median household income
- $40,917
- Median rent
- $583/mo
- Median age
- 25.1
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Thebes had 208 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 208 |
|---|---|
| Density | 119 per sq mi (46 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thebes at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Alexander County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 208 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2124° N, 89.4507° W |
| ZIP code | 62990 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1774873 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thebes
- Commerce, MO3.8 mi S
- Scott City, MO4.9 mi W
- Kelso, MO5.7 mi W
- East Cape Girardeau5.9 mi N
- Olive Branch5.9 mi E
- McClure6.8 mi N
- Cape Girardeau, MO8.9 mi NW
- New Hamburg, MO9.8 mi SW
- Benton, MO9.9 mi SW
- Lambert, MO10.0 mi SW
- Tamms10.1 mi E
- Unity10.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Thebes
What county is Thebes in?
Thebes is in Alexander County, Illinois.
What is the population of Thebes, IL?
208 people lived in Thebes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thebes, IL?
The ZIP code of Thebes is 62990.
What is the elevation of Thebes?
341 feet (104 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thebes?
Commerce (3.8 mi), Scott City (4.9 mi), Kelso (5.7 mi), East Cape Girardeau (5.9 mi), Olive Branch (5.9 mi).
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