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 2025 population of 5,551. East Alton is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,771 in 2020.

The average household income in East Alton is $63,429 with a poverty rate of 14.52%. The median age in East Alton is 45.2 years: 45 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of East Alton includes 91.2% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	5,225	91.2%
Two or more races	412	7.19%
Black or African American	92	1.61%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

East Alton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

East Alton's average per capita income is $40,657. Household income levels show a median of $46,926. The poverty rate stands at 14.52%.

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	$85,119	-
Families	$56,356	$80,325
Households	$46,926	$63,429
Non Families	$24,052	$33,349

$40,657

Average Income

$46,926

Median Household Income

14.52%

Poverty Rate