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Compare Alton to Chicago
This post compares Alton, Illinois to Chicago, 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) | Chicago (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,037 | 2,722,586 |
| Income (median) | $39,415 | $49,309 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,400 | $234,500 |
| White | 68% | 49% |
| Black | 26% | 30% |
| Asian | 0% | 6% |
| With Kids | 29% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 34 |
| Rentals | 40% | 55% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alton or Chicago?
A: Alton has a much smaller population count than Chicago: 27037 compared with 2722586 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in Chicago?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Alton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or Chicago?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Alton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Chicago does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 40% for Alton versus 55% for Chicago.
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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