East Alton, Illinois
East Alton: city in Illinois, United States of America
About
East Alton is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,301 and a population density of 437 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,922 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about East Alton
| Population | 5,922 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Madison County |
| Postal code | 62024 |
| Area | 14.41 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8803,-90.1112 |
| Altitude | 1,444 feet / 440 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:33:41 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 411 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
East Alton is located at 38°52'49"N 90°6'40"W (38.8803300, -90.1112200).
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of East Alton decreased by 6.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,301 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,230 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,190 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,142 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,186 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,141 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,105 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,068 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,015 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,954 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,922 | -0.54% | estimation process |
People born in East Alton (2)
People born in East Alton, including baseball player Joe Astroth, baseball player Gary Collins, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Alton, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446084 | CALC Institute of Technology | Alton (IL) | 62002 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to East 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 East Alton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Alton Post Office | East Alton (IL) | 62024 |
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 |
| Alton | 26,049 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| 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 |
| Pontoon Beach | 5,655 | Town |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,038 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
East Alton distances to largest Illinois cities