Demographics — East Alton, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,729

Median Agei

45.2

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

15.9%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,600

Median Renti

$819

Total Units

3,159

Homeownership

62.5%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.9%273

$50K–$100K

34.3%590

$100K–$150K

38.2%656

$150K–$200K

9.4%162

$200K–$300K

1.1%19

$500K–$1M

1%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

134

$500–$750

208

$750–$1,000

403

$1,000–$1,250

147

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%36

2000–2009

1.2%37

1990–1999

4.6%145

1980–1989

1.4%43

1970–1979

14.8%468

1960–1969

10.1%318

1950–1959

36.2%1,142

1940–1949

14.9%470

1939 or earlier

15.8%500

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.8%1,917

Electricity

28.4%779

Other

1.2%33

Wood

0.7%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,926

Mean Household Incomei

$63,429

Per Capita Incomei

$31,385

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

3,041

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%232

$10K–$15K

4.6%127

$15K–$20K

3.6%99

$20K–$25K

11.1%304

$25K–$30K

4.2%115

$30K–$35K

5.4%148

$35K–$40K

2.9%79

$40K–$45K

4.6%127

$45K–$50K

7.5%206

$50K–$60K

9.8%270

$60K–$75K

9.7%266

$75K–$100K

12.9%354

$100K–$125K

3.1%84

$125K–$150K

0.5%13

$150K–$200K

7%192

$200K+

4.8%131

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

248

Residentsi

350

Avg. Tenant Renti

$373/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing59 homes98% occupied$303/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers67 homes88% occupied$402/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8122 homes93% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,926/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

87.3%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

12.2%

Low income$23K–$38K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

67.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37.4% of subsidized households are minority

37.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.6% 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

220.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,935

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,935

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

377(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured