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Compare Alton to Decatur

This post compares Alton, Illinois to Decatur, 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) Decatur (city)
Population 27,037 73,505
Income (median) $39,415 $41,341
Home Value (median) $80,400 $80,600
White 68% 71%
Black 26% 19%
Asian 0% 1%
With Kids 29% 26%
Age (median) 38 39
Rentals 40% 36%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Alton or Decatur?
A: Alton has a much smaller population count than Decatur: 27037 compared with 73505 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in Decatur?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Alton.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or Decatur?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Alton.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alton does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 40% for Alton versus 36% for Decatur.

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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