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Compare Alton to Elgin
This post compares Alton, Illinois to Elgin, 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) | Elgin (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,037 | 112,628 |
| Income (median) | $39,415 | $41,941 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,400 | $171,200 |
| White | 68% | 61% |
| Black | 26% | 6% |
| Asian | 0% | 6% |
| With Kids | 29% | 41% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 34 |
| Rentals | 40% | 33% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alton or Elgin?
A: Alton has a much smaller population count than Elgin: 27037 compared with 112628 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in Elgin?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Alton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or Elgin?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Alton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alton does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 40% for Alton versus 33% for Elgin.
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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