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Compare Alton to DeKalb
This post compares Alton, Illinois to DeKalb, 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) | DeKalb (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,037 | 43,141 |
| Income (median) | $39,415 | $38,820 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,400 | $149,800 |
| White | 68% | 73% |
| Black | 26% | 14% |
| Asian | 0% | 4% |
| With Kids | 29% | 28% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 24 |
| Rentals | 40% | 62% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alton or DeKalb?
A: Alton has a smaller population count than DeKalb: 27037 compared with 43141 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in DeKalb?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Alton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or DeKalb?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Alton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: DeKalb does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 40% for Alton versus 62% for DeKalb.
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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