East Alton, Illinois Population 2022
East Alton is a city located in Madison County Illinois. East Alton has a 2020 population of 5,682. East Alton is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -1.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,786 in 2010.
The average household income in East Alton is $55,863 with a poverty rate of 16.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $715 per month, and the median house value is $79,700. The median age in East Alton is 39.3 years, 35.4 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
East Alton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Altonwas:
- White: 92.74%
- Black or African American: 3.97%
- Two or more races: 2.11%
- Asian: 1.18%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,584 | 92.74% |
| Black or African American | 239 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 71 | 1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 127 | 2.11% |
East Alton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,548 | 2.36 | 61.5 |
| Married | 1,153 | 3.09 | 74.7 |
| Male | 220 | 2.64 | 63.6 |
| Female | 147 | 3.62 | 62.6 |
| Non Family | 1,028 | 1.31 | 46.2 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 4.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 394 | 9.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,486 | 34.92% |
| Some College | 945 | 22.20% |
| Associates Degree | 381 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 639 | 15.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 240 | 5.64% |
East Alton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 71 | 29 | 29 |
| White | 4,020 | 3,514 | 850 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | |
| Black | 129 | 112 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.85%.
$36,676
Average Earnings
$43,092
Average Male
$34,172
Average Female
East Alton Language by Age
East Alton Language
98.51% of East Alton residents speak only English, while 1.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
East Alton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 239 | 217 | 90.79% |
| Multiple | 112 | 62 | 55.36% |
| White | 5,558 | 711 | 12.79% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.95%
Male Poverty Rate
18.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in East Alton
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Alton is Black, with 90.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Alton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.36%.
East Alton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
East Alton Married by Age and Sex
East Alton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
East Alton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 9.18% |
| Black | 36 | 27.91% |
East Alton Veterans by Education
14.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
60%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.47%
Born in East Alton
99.30%
Native Born
0.70%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.30% of East Alton residents were born in the United States, with 74.47% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 4,502 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 4,680 | 178 | 0.39% |
| 1950 | 7,290 | 2,610 | 4.53% |
| 1960 | 7,630 | 340 | 0.46% |
| 1970 | 7,309 | -321 | -0.43% |
| 1980 | 7,123 | -186 | -0.26% |
| 1990 | 7,063 | -60 | -0.08% |
| 2000 | 6,830 | -233 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 6,301 | -529 | -0.80% |
| 2011 | 6,249 | -52 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 6,197 | -52 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 6,145 | -52 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 6,093 | -52 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 6,041 | -52 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 5,989 | -52 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 5,937 | -52 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 5,885 | -52 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 5,833 | -52 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 5,786 | -47 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 5,734 | -52 | -0.90% |
| 2022 | 5,682 | -52 | -0.91% |