State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,096.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.04%
Growth Since 2010
-7.44%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
East Alton, Illinois Population 2021
5,832
East Alton is a city located in Madison County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 5,832, it is the 302nd largest city in Illinois and the 4357th largest city in the United States . East Alton is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -7.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,301 in 2010. East Alton reached it's highest population of 7,630 in 1960. Spanning over 5 miles, East Alton has a population density of 1,097 people per square mile.
The average household income in East Alton is $55,863 with a poverty rate of 18.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $766 per month, and the median house value is $81,100. 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 Alton was:
- White: 91.59%
- Black or African American: 4.41%
- Two or more races: 2.23%
- Asian: 1.78%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of East Alton, Illinois is 5,832 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,015.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,301.
East Alton, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,551 | 91.59% |
| Black or African American | 267 | 4.41% |
| Two or More Races | 135 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.78% |
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East Alton Population by Race
East Alton Population Pyramid $2021
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East Alton Population by Age
East Alton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,755 | 2.2 | 57 |
| Non Family | 1,258 | 1.31 | 47.9 |
| Married | 1,020 | 2.97 | 75.5 |
| Female | 330 | 3.23 | 37.9 |
| Male | 147 | 2.22 | 49 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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East Alton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 2.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 394 | 9.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,553 | 36.95% |
| Some College | 902 | 21.46% |
| Associates Degree | 496 | 11.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 665 | 15.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 1.64% |
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East Alton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
East Alton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,904 | 3,470 | 689 |
| Black | 153 | 132 | |
| Asian | 108 | 45 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 |
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 41.67%.
East Alton Educational Attainment by Race
East Alton Earnings by Educational Attainment
East Alton Language by Age
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East Alton Language
98.15% of East Alton residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.12% of the population.
East Alton Language
East Alton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,523 | 812 | 14.70% |
| Black | 267 | 241 | 90.26% |
| Multiple | 121 | 69 | 57.02% |
18.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.88%
Male Poverty Rate
24.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in East Alton
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Alton is Black, with 90.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Alton is White, with 14.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.88%.
East Alton Poverty
East Alton Poverty Rate by Education
East Alton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
East Alton Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
East Alton Marital Status by Race
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East Alton Marital Status
East Alton Veterans by War
East Alton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 482 | 10.77% |
| Black | 37 | 24.18% |
East Alton Veterans by Race
East Alton Veterans by Education
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7.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
East Alton Veterans by Education
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58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
East Alton Employment by Age
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East Alton Employment by Race
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East Alton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.96%
Native Born
1.04%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.96% of East Alton residents were born in the United States, with 75.02% 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.
East Alton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,832 | -61 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 5,893 | -61 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 5,954 | -61 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 6,015 | -53 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 6,068 | -37 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 6,105 | -36 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 6,141 | -45 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 6,186 | 44 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 6,142 | -48 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 6,190 | -40 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 6,230 | -37 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 6,267 | -563 | -0.86% |
| 2000 | 6,830 | -233 | -0.33% |
| 1990 | 7,063 | -60 | -0.08% |
| 1980 | 7,123 | -186 | -0.26% |
| 1970 | 7,309 | -321 | -0.43% |
| 1960 | 7,630 | 340 | 0.46% |
| 1950 | 7,290 | 2,610 | 4.53% |
| 1940 | 4,680 | 178 | 0.39% |
| 1930 | 4,502 | 0.00% |