Alton, Illinois
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Alton, Illinois, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,279 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $54,568 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 38.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.5% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $103,700 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,015 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 2.6% | 14.7% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 22.7 | 27.8 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 9.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 29.8% | 45.3% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Alton, Illinois
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 68.7% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 19.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 6.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 48.5 | 60.5 | 61.4 |
Age in Alton, Illinois
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 38.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 23.1% | 21.8% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 15.0% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 14.2% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 23.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 17.2% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Alton, Illinois
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 10,714 | 5,036,449 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 53.7% | 62.2% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 28.0% | 28.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 23.9% | 16.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 38.2% | 31.2% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 41.1% | 36.4% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Alton, Illinois
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $29,314 | $46,406 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 22.4% | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 3.0% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 43.1% | 26.1% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 27.4% | 13.8% | n/a |
Housing in Alton, Illinois
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 12,551 | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 75.3% | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 9.8% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 14.6% | 7.7% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,953.0 | 1,971.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.1% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 31.3% | 29.1% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,900 | $5,298 | n/a |
Education in Alton, Illinois
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 8.7% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 32.1% | 25.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 37.8% | 27.5% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.3% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 8.2% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Alton, Illinois
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 60.9% | 65.0% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 73.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 35.8% | 24.9% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.4% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 10.4% | 11.0% | n/a |
Origins and language in Alton, Illinois
| Statistic | Alton | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 68.8% | 66.5% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 1.7% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 96.1% | 76.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.1% | 14.0% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.4% | 18.9% | 16.7% |