Alton, Illinois
Alton: city in Madison County, Illinois, United States
About
Alton is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,865 and a population density of 643 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,049 inhabitants.
The city was created 208 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Alton
| Population | 26,049 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Madison County |
| Postal code | 62002 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 43.35 km2 |
| Official name | Alton |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8906,-90.1843 |
| Altitude | 492 feet / 150 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 19:49:05 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 601 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Aerial view of Alton Illinois during June 2008 flood image
Geography
Alton is located at 38°53'26"N 90°11'3"W (38.8906000, -90.1842800).
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Weather
70°F
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Rain showers likely before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon....
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Alton decreased by 6.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,865 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,702 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,505 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,380 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,194 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,001 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,865 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,707 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,467 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,208 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,049 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,838 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,411 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,045 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,350 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 59.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 32.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 52.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 647 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.1% |
Alton zip code is 62002.
County name: Madison, County
fips: 17119
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $119,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,147 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $344 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $716 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,906 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 22.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,418 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 523,734 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $31,414 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,316 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,775 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 35.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,842 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 920 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 757 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,064 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 140 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,547 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,309.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.49 |
Best Things to Do in Alton
1National Great Rivers Museum
Rating: 4.7 (454)
1 Locks and Dam Way, Alton, IL 62002, United States View details
Phone: +16184626979 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Alton
1Alton City Hall
Rating: 4.3 (7)
101 E 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002 View details
Phone: +16184633500 | Website available
2Foster Township Hall
Rating: 3 (2)
2919 Main St, Alton, IL 62002 View details
Phone: +16182590726 | Website available
3Alton Public Works Department
Rating: 5 (1)
2 Emmie L Kaus Ln, Alton, IL 62002 View details
Phone: +16184633530 | Website available
People born in Alton (75)
People born in Alton, including jazz musician Miles Davis, who was the tallest recorded person in history Robert Wadlow, economist Christina Romer, .
More notable people
- James Earl Ray (American assassin of Martin Luther King Jr.) he was born in 10/03/1928
- William Sears (American activist) he was born in 09/12/1939
- Mary Beth Hughes (actress (1919-1995)) she was born in 13/11/1919
- Salim Nourallah (American musician) he was born in 03/05/1967
- Walter Short (United States general) he was born in 30/03/1880
- Cyrus Leroy Baldridge (American author, artist (1889-1977)) he was born in 27/05/1889
- Edward Weisenburger (Bishop of Tucson) he was born in 23/12/1960
- Jack Pettis (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1891
- Kash Killion (American musician) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Martin Dooling (American soccer player (1886-1966)) he was born in 18/12/1886
- Carlyle A. Luer (American botanist (1922-2019)) he was born in 23/08/1922
- Thomas N. Scortia (American writer) he was born in 29/08/1926
- Jon Jerde (American architect (1940-2015)) he was born in 22/01/1940
- Richard Lee Metcalfe (American politician) he was born in 11/10/1861
- Jesse White (American politician) he was born in 23/06/1934
- Bonnie Bramlett (American singer and occasional actress) she was born in 08/11/1944
- Ryan Eslinger he was born in 09/08/1981
- Andrew Schlafly (American lawyer, founder of Conservapedia) he was born in 27/04/1961
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alton, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446084 | CALC Institute of Technology | Alton (IL) | 62002 |
| 146603 | Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey (IL) | 62035 |
| 148016 | Principia College | Elsah (IL) | 62028-9799 |
| 179256 | Saint Louis Christian College | Florissant (MO) | 63033 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alton, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Alton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Alton Post Office | Alton (IL) | 62002 |
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- Alton, Maine human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA with a population of 858 people.
- Alton, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 823 people.
- Alton, Utah town in Kane County, Utah, United States with a population of 119 people.
- Alton, Kansas human settlement in Osborne County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 92 people.
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Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Alton | 29,251 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Granite City | 25,662 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Edwardsville | 25,189 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Collinsville | 24,217 | City in Illinois |
| Godfrey | 17,393 | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Glen Carbon | 12,887 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Nameoki | 12,056 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Troy | 10,399 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Highland | 10,017 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Wood River | 10,002 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Bethalto | 9,201 | Village in Illinois |
| Maryville | 7,959 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Newport | 6,630 | Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA |
| East Alton | 5,922 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pontoon Beach | 5,655 | Town |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,038 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Alton distances to largest Illinois cities