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Compare Alton to West Chicago
This post compares Alton, Illinois to West Chicago, 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) | West Chicago (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,037 | 27,385 |
| Income (median) | $39,415 | $39,155 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,400 | $238,000 |
| White | 68% | 76% |
| Black | 26% | 2% |
| Asian | 0% | 7% |
| With Kids | 29% | 49% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 33 |
| Rentals | 40% | 34% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alton or West Chicago?
A: Alton has a similar population count than West Chicago: 27037 compared with 27385 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in West Chicago?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Alton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or West Chicago?
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 34% for West Chicago.
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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