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Compare Alton to Wheaton
This post compares Alton, Illinois to Wheaton, 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) | Wheaton (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,037 | 53,577 |
| Income (median) | $39,415 | $68,410 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,400 | $339,100 |
| White | 68% | 86% |
| Black | 26% | 4% |
| Asian | 0% | 5% |
| With Kids | 29% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 38 |
| Rentals | 40% | 26% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alton or Wheaton?
A: Alton has a smaller population count than Wheaton: 27037 compared with 53577 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alton or in Wheaton?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Alton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alton or Wheaton?
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 26% for Wheaton.
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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