Demographics — Alton, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,430

Median Agei

38.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,500

Median Renti

$948

Total Units

12,513

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.8%850

$50K–$100K

36.6%2,264

$100K–$150K

29.2%1,802

$150K–$200K

10.8%666

$200K–$300K

5.5%342

$300K–$500K

3.1%194

$500K–$1M

0.6%40

$1M+

0.3%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

560

$500–$750

739

$750–$1,000

1,152

$1,000–$1,250

1,147

$1,250–$1,500

501

$1,500–$2,000

211

$2,000+

112

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%39

2010–2019

1.5%188

2000–2009

6%756

1990–1999

3.9%494

1980–1989

4.4%555

1970–1979

9.9%1,236

1960–1969

9%1,125

1950–1959

20.3%2,534

1940–1949

17.1%2,134

1939 or earlier

27.6%3,452

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.9%6,480

Electricity

37%4,005

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%158

No Fuel

0.7%79

Wood

0.4%47

Fuel Oil

0.2%27

Other

0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,005

Mean Household Incomei

$66,863

Per Capita Incomei

$28,970

Poverty Ratei

24%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

12,238

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%1,069

$10K–$15K

5.6%606

$15K–$20K

4.1%446

$20K–$25K

4%432

$25K–$30K

7.4%805

$30K–$35K

5.1%548

$35K–$40K

3.6%392

$40K–$45K

3.8%411

$45K–$50K

3.6%390

$50K–$60K

8.5%922

$60K–$75K

11.1%1,196

$75K–$100K

12.3%1,332

$100K–$125K

7.7%837

$125K–$150K

5.1%547

$150K–$200K

4.7%511

$200K+

3.4%367

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,223

Residentsi

2,080

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing268 homes97% occupied$396/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers333 homes88% occupied$435/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8535 homes92% occupied$389/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC66 homes96% occupied$320/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,005/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

81%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

16.2%

Low income$27K–$42K/yr

2.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62% of subsidized households are minority

26.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5952.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Philippines

Germany

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,341

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,612

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,693(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured