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Compare Alton to Charleston
This post compares Alton, Illinois to Charleston, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Alton (city) | Charleston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,037 | 21,202 |
| Income (median) | $39,415 | $36,834 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,400 | $91,400 |
| White | 68% | 86% |
| Black | 26% | 7% |
| Asian | 0% | 2% |
| With Kids | 29% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 25 |
| Rentals | 40% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alton or Charleston?
A: Alton has a larger population count than Charleston: 27037 compared with 21202 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in Charleston?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Alton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or Charleston?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Alton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charleston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 40% for Alton versus 52% for Charleston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Alton may include: Belleville, Decatur, and Danville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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