Alton, IL Profile
Alton, IL, population 29,433, is located
in Illinois's Madison county,
about 18.2 miles from St Louis and 69.3 miles from Springfield.
Through the 90's Alton's population has declined by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Alton has declined by about 3%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 72% |
| African American | 25% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 35.40 |
| Males | 33.00 |
| Females | 37.40 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 14.00% | | Under 20: | 14.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 14.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 30,496 | N/A |
| 2001 | 30,390 | -0.35% |
| 2002 | 30,129 | -0.86% |
| 2003 | 30,026 | -0.34% |
| 2004 | 29,677 | -1.16% |
| 2005 | 29,433 | -0.82% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $31,213 |
Location
| Elevation | 520 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 15 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.8 Square Miles |
