Thebes, IL is a small town located in Alexander County. With a population of 431 people, Thebes is a tight-knit community with plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy and local organizations to get involved in. Popular activities include fishing and boating at the nearby Clear Creek Lake, cycling along the trails of the Shawnee National Forest, camping within the national forest's boundaries, and golfing at Thebes Country Club. Thebes is also home to several local businesses such as Bunch’s Liquor Store, Southside Pizza, and Thebes Family Pharmacy. Other organizations in Thebes include American Legion Post 351 and Thebes Historical Society. As far as sporting events go, the town participates in several Baseball/Softball tournaments throughout the summer months and occasional 3v3 basketball tournaments throughout the rest of the year. With its stunning scenery and friendly residents, Thebes has much to offer its inhabitants year-round.
The population in Thebes is 431. There are 247 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Thebes is 25.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Thebes is 3.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Thebes
- 56.4% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 12.5% are married with children
- 37.5% have children, but are single
Race in Thebes
- 62.8% are White
- 35.2% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander