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Compare Alton to Springfield
This post compares Alton, Illinois to Springfield, 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) | Springfield (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,037 | 116,313 |
| Income (median) | $39,415 | $46,601 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,400 | $125,600 |
| White | 68% | 73% |
| Black | 26% | 19% |
| Asian | 0% | 2% |
| With Kids | 29% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 38 |
| Rentals | 40% | 37% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alton or Springfield?
A: Alton has a much smaller population count than Springfield: 27037 compared with 116313 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in Springfield?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Alton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or Springfield?
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 is quite similar: 40% for Alton versus 37% for Springfield.
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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