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East Alton

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.318
State:
Illinois

East Alton is a village located in Madison County, Illinois. East Alton has a 2026 population of 5,547. East Alton is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -3.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,768 in 2020.

The median household income in East Alton is $48,815 with a poverty rate of 20.76%. The median age in East Alton is 45.2 years: 45.4 years for males, and 43.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.4 males.

5.5K
Total Population
1,043
Density (mi²)
-37 -0.66%
Growth

East Alton Population

East Alton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,547-37-0.66%
20255,584-37-0.66%
20245,621-31-0.55%
20235,652-26-0.46%
20225,678-48-0.84%
20215,726-54-0.93%
20205,768-200-3.35%
20195,968-60-1%
20186,028-48-0.79%
20176,076-32-0.52%
20166,108-36-0.59%
20156,144-45-0.73%
20146,189440.72%
20136,145-46-0.74%
20126,191-40-0.64%
20116,231-37-0.59%
20106,268-33-0.52%
20006,830-233-3.3%
19907,063-60-0.84%
19807,123-186-2.54%
19707,309-321-4.21%
19607,6303404.66%
19507,2902,61055.77%
19404,6801783.95%
19304,50200%

Median Age

Overall: 45.2 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 45.4 years

East Alton Adults

There are 4,626 adults, (890 of whom are seniors) in East Alton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,068 (53.9%)
Male: 2,621 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Alton includes 90.19% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,13190.19%
Two or more races4978.74%
Black or African American450.79%
Other race160.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1001.76%
White981.72%
Other race160.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,03388.47%
Two or more races3976.98%
Black or African American450.79%

East Alton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Alton 's average per capita income is $40,424. Household income levels show a median of $48,815. The poverty rate stands at 20.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,593-
Families$53,633$72,985
Households$48,815$60,052
Non Families$24,346$32,143

$40,424

Average Income

$48,815

Median Household Income

20.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)