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Compare Decatur to Alton

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Alton, 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 Decatur (city) Alton (city)
Population 73,505 27,037
Income (median) $41,341 $39,415
Home Value (median) $80,600 $80,400
White 71% 68%
Black 19% 26%
Asian 1% 0%
With Kids 26% 29%
Age (median) 39 38
Rentals 36% 40%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Alton?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than Alton: 73505 compared with 27037 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Decatur or in Alton?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Decatur.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or Alton?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Decatur.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alton does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 36% for Decatur versus 40% for Alton.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Decatur may include: Springfield, Rock-Island, and Alton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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