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Compare Alton to Rock Island
This post compares Alton, Illinois to Rock Island, 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) | Rock Island (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,037 | 38,560 |
| Income (median) | $39,415 | $41,366 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,400 | $100,500 |
| White | 68% | 69% |
| Black | 26% | 20% |
| Asian | 0% | 3% |
| With Kids | 29% | 28% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 37 |
| Rentals | 40% | 34% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alton or Rock Island?
A: Alton has a smaller population count than Rock Island: 27037 compared with 38560 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in Rock Island?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Alton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or Rock Island?
A: Homes tend to be 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 34% for Rock Island.
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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