Alton, IA
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Alton Overview
1,283
TOTAL POPULATION
643
MALE POPULATION
640
FEMALE POPULATION
100.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,103
PER CAPITA INCOME
$107,619
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$81,923
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
795
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
76.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Alton Zip Codes
Alton Area Codes
Race in Alton
The most populous races in Alton are White / Caucasian (1,226 | 95.6%), Hispanic or Latino (125 | 9.7%), and Two or more Races (35 | 2.7%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 15 | 1.2% |
| Black / African American | 4 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 9.7% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,226 | 95.6% |
| Two or more Races | 35 | 2.7% |
| Some other Race | 3 | 0.2% |
| Total | 1,283 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Alton
The most populous ancestries reported in Alton are German (516 | 40.2%), Dutch (338 | 26.3%), English (82 | 6.4%), Mexican (77 | 6.0%), and Irish (57 | 4.4%), together accounting for 83.4% of all Alton residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 27 | 2.1% |
| Bhutanese | 3 | 0.2% |
| Burmese | 6 | 0.5% |
| Canadian | 8 | 0.6% |
| Central American | 38 | 3.0% |
| Czech | 13 | 1.0% |
| Danish | 16 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 338 | 26.3% |
| English | 82 | 6.4% |
| Ethiopian | 3 | 0.2% |
| French | 3 | 0.2% |
| French Canadian | 48 | 3.7% |
| German | 516 | 40.2% |
| Guatemalan | 38 | 3.0% |
| Irish | 57 | 4.4% |
| Italian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Luxembourger | 10 | 0.8% |
| Malaysian | 9 | 0.7% |
| Mexican | 77 | 6.0% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 7 | 0.5% |
| Russian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Scotch-Irish | 9 | 0.7% |
| Subsaharan African | 3 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 19 | 1.5% |
| Swiss | 5 | 0.4% |
| Vietnamese | 10 | 0.8% | View All 27 Rows |
Immigrants in Alton
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alton came from Central America (43 | 3.4%), Latin America (43 | 3.4%), Guatemala (35 | 2.7%), Asia (13 | 1.0%), and Bangladesh (10 | 0.8%), together accounting for 11.2% of all Alton residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 2 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 13 | 1.0% |
| Bangladesh | 10 | 0.8% |
| Canada | 4 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 43 | 3.4% |
| Eastern Africa | 2 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | 2 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 2 | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | 35 | 2.7% |
| Japan | 3 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 43 | 3.4% |
| Mexico | 8 | 0.6% |
| Northern Europe | 2 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 10 | 0.8% | View All 15 Rows |
Sex and Age in Alton
Sex and Age in Alton
The most populous age groups in Alton are 20 to 24 Years (103 | 16.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (95 | 14.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 26 (4.0%) | 23 (3.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 38 (5.9%) | 67 (10.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 28 (4.3%) | 21 (3.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 66 (10.3%) | 30 (4.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 103 (16.0%) | 95 (14.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 42 (6.5%) | 53 (8.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 29 (4.5%) | 28 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 15 (2.3%) | 40 (6.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 38 (5.9%) | 39 (6.1%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 14 (2.2%) | 14 (2.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 31 (4.8%) | 19 (3.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 40 (6.2%) | 64 (10.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 79 (12.3%) | 47 (7.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 26 (4.0%) | 26 (4.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 26 (4.0%) | 31 (4.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 12 (1.9%) | 14 (2.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 23 (3.6%) | 18 (2.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 7 (1.1%) | 11 (1.7%) |
| Total | 643 (100.0%) | 640 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Alton
Median Family Size in Alton
The median family size in Alton is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (352 | 91.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (25 | 6.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.32 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 352 (91.2%) | 2.94 |
| Single Male/Father | 9 (2.3%) | 2.67 |
| Single Female/Mother | 25 (6.5%) | 2.32 |
| Total Families | 386 (100.0%) | 2.89 |
Median Household Size in Alton
The median household size in Alton is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (9 | 1.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.11 persons per household. non-family households (138 | 26.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 352 (67.2%) | 2.95 |
| Single Male/Father | 9 (1.7%) | 3.11 |
| Single Female/Mother | 25 (4.8%) | 2.40 |
| Non-family | 138 (26.3%) | 1.14 |
| Total Households | 524 (100.0%) | 2.45 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alton
Out of a total of 524 households in Alton, 386 (73.7%) are family households, while 138 (26.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 234, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 112.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 112 (21.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 234 (44.7%) | 26 (5.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 45 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 65 (12.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 27 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 15 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 386 (73.7%) | 138 (26.3%) |
Female Fertility in Alton
Fertility by Age in Alton
Average fertility rate in Alton is 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 182.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 32 (100.0%) | 182.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 32 (100.0%) | 105.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alton
31.2% of women with births (32) in Alton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 68.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 68.8% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 10 (31.2%) | 22 (68.8%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10 (31.2%) | 22 (68.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Alton
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 30 (93.8%) | 234.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2 (6.2%) | 24.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 32 (100.0%) | 105.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alton
68.8% of women with births in Alton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 73.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (26.7%) | 22 (73.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10 (31.2%) | 22 (68.8%) |
Income in Alton
Income Overview in Alton
Per Capita Income in Alton is $42,103, while median incomes of families and households are $107,619 and $81,923 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,283 | $42,103 |
| Median Family Income | 386 | $107,619 |
| Mean Family Income | 386 | $115,337 |
| Median Household Income | 524 | $81,923 |
| Mean Household Income | 524 | $100,016 |
| Income Deficit | 386 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,283 | 41.78% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,283 | 58.22¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,283 | 0.38 |
Earnings by Sex in Alton
Average Earnings in Alton are $45,270, $55,952 for men and $32,574 for women, a difference of 41.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 416 (50.0%) | $55,952 |
| Female | 416 (50.0%) | $32,574 |
| Total | 832 (100.0%) | $45,270 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alton
The most common earnings brackets in Alton are $100,000+ for men (79 | 19.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (56 | 13.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 28 (6.7%) | 10 (2.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 2 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 17 (4.1%) | 42 (10.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 7 (1.7%) | 16 (3.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 7 (1.7%) | 11 (2.6%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 2 (0.5%) | 12 (2.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (1.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 10 (2.4%) | 21 (5.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (2.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 12 (2.9%) | 56 (13.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 14 (3.4%) | 52 (12.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 13 (3.1%) | 26 (6.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 12 (2.9%) | 17 (4.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 32 (7.7%) | 53 (12.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 44 (10.6%) | 13 (3.1%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 39 (9.4%) | 22 (5.3%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 41 (9.9%) | 34 (8.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 57 (13.7%) | 10 (2.4%) |
| $100,000+ | 79 (19.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 416 (100.0%) | 416 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alton
Average earnings in Alton are $54,458 for men and $33,088 for women, a difference of 39.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,393, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $46,000. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,000, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,172.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $53,587 | $31,172 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $68,393 | $33,810 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,917 | $55,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,000 | $0 |
| Total | $54,458 | $33,088 |
Family Income in Alton
Family Income Brackets in Alton
According to the Alton family income data, there are 173 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 44.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7 | 1.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 20 | 5.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 22 | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 56 | 14.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 55 | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 173 | 44.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 26 | 6.7% |
| $200,000+ | 15 | 3.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alton
4-person families (66 | 17.1%) account for the highest median family income in Alton with $112,727 per family, while 2-person families (242 | 62.7%) have the highest median income of $53,334 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 242 (62.7%) | $106,667 |
| 3-Person Families | 37 (9.6%) | $0 |
| 4-Person Families | 66 (17.1%) | $112,727 |
| 5-Person Families | 26 (6.7%) | $109,643 |
| 6-Person Families | 15 (3.9%) | $110,417 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 386 (100.0%) | $107,619 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alton
The median family income in Alton is $107,619, with families comprising 3+ earners (42) having the highest median family income of $137,857, while families with 1 earner (57) have the lowest median family income of $57,083, accounting for 10.9% and 14.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 44 (11.4%) | $83,750 |
| 1 Earner | 57 (14.8%) | $57,083 |
| 2 Earners | 243 (62.9%) | $111,250 |
| 3+ Earners | 42 (10.9%) | $137,857 |
| Total | 386 (100.0%) | $107,619 |
Household Income in Alton
Household Income Brackets in Alton
With 180 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Alton, accounting for 34.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 5 | 1.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16 | 3.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 51 | 9.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 53 | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 80 | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 81 | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 180 | 34.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 33 | 6.3% |
| $200,000+ | 15 | 2.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Alton
The median household income in Alton is $81,923, with the highest median household income of $148,125 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 72 households (13.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $74,167, with 126 households (24.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 72 (13.7%) | $148,125 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 163 (31.1%) | $77,083 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 163 (31.1%) | $85,694 |
| 65+ Years | 126 (24.0%) | $74,167 |
| Total | 524 (100.0%) | $81,923 |
Poverty in Alton
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alton
With 2.8% poverty level for males and 2.5% for females among the residents of Alton, 12 to 14 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (45.8%) and 10 females (12.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (4.3%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 11 (45.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 7 (5.5%) | 2 (2.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (12.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 18 (2.8%) | 16 (2.5%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alton
According to the poverty statistics in Alton, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 26 (100.0%) | 22 (95.7%) |
| 5 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 28 (100.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 13 (54.2%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 36 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 120 (94.5%) | 100 (98.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 71 (100.0%) | 81 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 53 (100.0%) | 69 (87.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 45 (100.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 119 (100.0%) | 108 (97.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 52 (100.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 42 (100.0%) | 43 (100.0%) |
| Total | 622 (97.2%) | 624 (97.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alton
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 236 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 82 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 352 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alton
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (70.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (48.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alton
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (57.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (35.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Alton
Employment by Class of Employer in Alton
Among the 771 employed individuals in Alton, private company employees (461 | 59.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (90 | 11.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (85 | 11.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 461 | 59.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 33 | 4.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 90 | 11.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 85 | 11.0% |
| Local Government Employees | 50 | 6.5% |
| State Government Employees | 32 | 4.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 18 | 2.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 2 | 0.3% |
| Total | 771 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Alton
According to the labor force statistics for Alton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,037), 76.7% or 795 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 18 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 95 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.5% or 4 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 38 (71.7%) | 4 (10.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 179 (90.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 95 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 54 (94.7%) | 2 (3.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 122 (92.4%) | 4 (3.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 76 (97.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 95 (91.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 85 (67.5%) | 8 (9.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 44 (40.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 795 (76.7%) | 18 (2.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alton
According to labor force statistics for Alton, 89.0% of individuals (527) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (592) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 14 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 34 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.1% or 14 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 155 (83.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 228 (88.7%) | 16 (6.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 110 (95.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 527 (89.0%) | 16 (2.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Alton
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alton are Health Diagnosing & Treating (102 | 13.1%), Community & Social Service (96 | 12.4%), Business & Financial (88 | 11.3%), Management (72 | 9.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (43 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (91.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 47 (65.3%) | 25 (34.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 71 (80.7%) | 17 (19.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 21 (91.3%) | 2 (8.7%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 7 (77.8%) | 2 (22.2%) |
| Community & Social Service | 15 (15.6%) | 81 (84.4%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 4 (11.1%) | 32 (88.9%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 11 (25.6%) | 32 (74.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 154 (40.4%) | 227 (59.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 385 (49.5%) | 392 (50.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Alton are Food Preparation & Serving (37 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (20 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (19 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (8 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (5 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Alton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (89.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 4 (10.8%) | 33 (89.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 14 (73.7%) | 5 (26.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 23 (25.8%) | 66 (74.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 385 (49.5%) | 392 (50.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alton are Office & Administration (59 | 7.6%), and Sales & Related (34 | 4.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 30 (88.2%) | 4 (11.8%) |
| Office & Administration | 9 (15.2%) | 50 (84.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 39 (41.9%) | 54 (58.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 385 (49.5%) | 392 (50.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (54 | 7.0%), Construction & Extraction (44 | 5.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 50 (92.6%) | 4 (7.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 97 (96.0%) | 4 (4.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 385 (49.5%) | 392 (50.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alton are Production (50 | 6.4%), Material Moving (36 | 4.6%), and Transportation (27 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 27 (54.0%) | 23 (46.0%) |
| Transportation | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 18 (50.0%) | 18 (50.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 72 (63.7%) | 41 (36.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 385 (49.5%) | 392 (50.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Alton
Employment Industries in Alton
The major employment industries in Alton include Manufacturing (157 | 20.2%), Retail Trade (134 | 17.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (108 | 13.9%), Educational Services (73 | 9.4%), and Finance & Insurance (69 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alton
The Alton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 88 (56.0%) | 69 (44.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 72 (53.7%) | 62 (46.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 66 (95.7%) | 3 (4.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 15 (78.9%) | 4 (21.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 5 (38.5%) | 8 (61.5%) |
| Educational Services | 21 (28.8%) | 52 (71.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 7 (6.5%) | 101 (93.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| Public Administration | 8 (18.6%) | 35 (81.4%) |
| Total | 385 (49.5%) | 392 (50.4%) |
Education in Alton
School Enrollment in Alton
The most common levels of schooling among the 279 students in Alton are high school (75 | 26.9%), elementary school (63 | 22.6%), and middle school (48 | 17.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 32 | 11.5% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 5.0% |
| Elementary School | 63 | 22.6% |
| Middle School | 48 | 17.2% |
| High School | 75 | 26.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 35 | 12.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 12 | 4.3% |
| Total | 279 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alton
Out of a total of 279 students who are enrolled in schools in Alton, 37 (13.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 242 (86.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (28.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 81 (77.1%) | 24 (22.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 47 (95.9%) | 2 (4.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 58 (89.2%) | 7 (10.8%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 5 (71.4%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 34 (94.4%) | 2 (5.6%) |
| Total | 242 (86.7%) | 37 (13.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alton
Business (46 | 26.1%), education (44 | 25.0%), science & technology (17 | 9.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (14 | 8.0%), and engineering (14 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 176 individuals in Alton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 13 | 7.4% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 14 | 8.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 4 | 2.3% |
| Social Sciences | 2 | 1.1% |
| Engineering | 14 | 8.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1.7% |
| Science & Technology | 17 | 9.7% |
| Business | 46 | 26.1% |
| Education | 44 | 25.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 2 | 1.1% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 7 | 4.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 3 | 1.7% |
| Communications | 4 | 2.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 3 | 1.7% |
| Total | 176 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Alton
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alton
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alton are males with 2 vehicles (145, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (147, making up 37.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 64 (16.8%) | 40 (10.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 145 (38.1%) | 147 (37.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 111 (29.1%) | 136 (34.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 54 (14.2%) | 66 (16.9%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 4 (1.1%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Total | 381 (100.0%) | 390 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Alton
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alton are 5 to 9 minutes (261 commuters, 35.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (193 commuters, 26.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (112 commuters, 15.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 47 | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 261 | 35.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 112 | 15.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 45 | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 193 | 26.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 30 | 4.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 17 | 2.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 2 | 0.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 20 | 2.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 3 | 0.4% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Alton
The most common commute times in Alton are 5 to 9 minutes (135 commuters, 37.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (126 commuters, 33.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 22 (6.1%) | 25 (6.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 135 (37.7%) | 126 (33.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 47 (13.1%) | 65 (17.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 19 (5.3%) | 26 (7.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 99 (27.7%) | 94 (25.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 9 (2.5%) | 21 (5.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 12 (3.4%) | 5 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 2 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 10 (2.8%) | 10 (2.7%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alton
The most frequent times of departure to work in Alton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (145, 40.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (122, 32.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 28 (7.8%) | 23 (6.2%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 16 (4.5%) | 13 (3.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 19 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 24 (6.7%) | 8 (2.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 46 (12.9%) | 12 (3.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 145 (40.5%) | 122 (32.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 20 (5.6%) | 74 (19.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 10 (2.8%) | 16 (4.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 4 (1.1%) | 21 (5.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 4 (1.1%) | 9 (2.4%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 2 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 21 (5.9%) | 50 (13.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 19 (5.3%) | 17 (4.6%) |
| Total | 358 (100.0%) | 372 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Alton
Occupancy by Ownership in Alton
Of the total 524 dwellings in Alton, owner-occupied units account for 446 (85.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 78 (14.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 446 | 85.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 78 | 14.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 524 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Alton
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 112 | 21.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 260 | 49.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 45 | 8.6% |
| 4+ Person Household | 107 | 20.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 524 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alton
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 63 (56.2%) | 49 (43.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 235 (90.4%) | 25 (9.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 41 (91.1%) | 4 (8.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 107 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 446 (85.1%) | 78 (14.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alton
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 123 (85.4%) | 21 (14.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 157 (76.2%) | 49 (23.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 142 (94.7%) | 8 (5.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alton
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 163 | 31.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 72 | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 44 | 8.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 119 | 22.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 62 | 11.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 49 | 9.3% |
| 85 Years and Over | 15 | 2.9% |
| Total | 524 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Alton
Median Income by Occupancy in Alton
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 446 (85.1%) | $100,781 |
| Renter-Occupied | 78 (14.9%) | $53,750 |
| Average | 524 (100.0%) | $81,923 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alton
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 (0.7%) | 2 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 3 (0.7%) | 1 (1.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 5 (1.1%) | 7 (9.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 35 (7.9%) | 16 (20.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 46 (10.3%) | 7 (9.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 58 (13.0%) | 22 (28.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 58 (13.0%) | 23 (29.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 180 (40.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 48 (10.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 446 (100.0%) | 78 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alton
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 11 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 45 (10.1%) | 4 (5.1%) |
| $500 to $799 | 97 (21.7%) | 40 (51.3%) |
| $800 to $999 | 61 (13.7%) | 6 (7.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 114 (25.6%) | 21 (26.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 84 (18.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 18 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 16 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 446 (100.0%) | 78 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Alton
Housing Structures in Alton
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 450 | 85.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 13 | 2.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 17 | 3.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 29 | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 3 | 0.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 12 | 2.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 524 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alton
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 425 (94.4%) | 25 (5.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 8 (47.1%) | 9 (52.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 446 (85.1%) | 78 (14.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alton
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 7 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 1 (0.2%) | 7 (9.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 76 (17.0%) | 40 (51.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 119 (26.7%) | 27 (34.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 243 (54.5%) | 4 (5.1%) |
| Total | 446 (100.0%) | 78 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alton
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 254 (57.0%) | 11 (14.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 6 (1.3%) | 19 (24.4%) |
| Electricity | 186 (41.7%) | 48 (61.5%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 446 (100.0%) | 78 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Alton
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 95 (21.3%) | 47 (60.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 200 (44.8%) | 5 (6.4%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 151 (33.9%) | 23 (29.5%) |
| Total | 446 (100.0%) | 78 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Alton
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alton
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 160 | 286 |
| Median Property Value | $208,000 | $164,800 |
| Median Household Income | $83,750 | $26 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $664 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,568 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alton
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 14 (8.7%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 9 (5.6%) | 59 (20.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 98 (61.3%) | 172 (60.1%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 28 (17.5%) | 52 (18.2%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 11 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 160 (100.0%) | 286 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alton
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 5 (3.1%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15 (9.4%) | 13 (4.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 27 (16.9%) | 20 (7.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17 (10.6%) | 19 (6.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 26 (16.3%) | 41 (14.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 48 (30.0%) | 32 (11.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 22 (13.8%) | 132 (46.2%) |
| Total | 160 (100.0%) | 286 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alton
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 53 (33.1%) | 102,344 (35,784.6%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 52 (32.5%) | 161 (56.3%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 22 (13.8%) | 68 (23.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 33 (20.6%) | 31 (10.8%) |
| Total | 160 (100.0%) | 286 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alton
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 11 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 15 (9.4%) | 30 (10.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 134 (83.8%) | 33 (11.5%) |
| Total | 160 (100.0%) | 286 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Alton
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alton
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 189 (96.9%) | 6 (3.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 233 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 125 (92.6%) | 10 (7.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 132 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 69 (88.5%) | 9 (11.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 230 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 109 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 85 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,258 (98.1%) | 25 (1.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alton
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 189 (96.9%) | 6 (3.1%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 233 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alton
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 174 (97.8%) | 4 (2.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 192 (98.0%) | 4 (2.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 171 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 664 (97.5%) | 17 (2.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alton
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 33 (38.4%) | 68 (79.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 54 (27.7%) | 153 (78.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 27 (11.6%) | 206 (88.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 17 (12.6%) | 118 (87.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 14 (10.6%) | 118 (89.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6 (7.7%) | 69 (88.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 42 (18.3%) | 201 (87.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 101 (92.7%) | 62 (56.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 85 (100.0%) | 61 (71.8%) |
| Total | 379 (29.5%) | 1,056 (82.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alton
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 1 (0.9%) | 5 (4.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (8.6%) | 3 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 34 (15.7%) | 25 (11.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (17.3%) | 9 (15.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (38.1%) | 21 (48.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alton
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 9 (4.2%) | 9 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (16.7%) | 6 (14.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 1 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 16 (7.4%) | 4 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (2.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (8.6%) | 3 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 9 (4.2%) | 9 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2 (4.8%) | 3 (7.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 22 (10.1%) | 5 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (15.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (16.7%) | 15 (34.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 18 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (9.5%) | 3 (7.0%) |
Technology Access in Alton
Computing Device Access in Alton
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 438 | 83.6% |
| Smartphone | 455 | 86.8% |
| Tablet | 357 | 68.1% |
| No Computing Device | 41 | 7.8% |
| Total | 524 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Alton
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 5 | 0.9% |
| Broadband Home | 399 | 76.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 33 | 6.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 23 | 4.4% |
| No Internet | 68 | 13.0% |
| Total | 524 | 100.0% |
Alton Summary
Alton, Iowa is a small city located in Sioux County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Floyd River, and is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people. The city is known for its rural charm and its strong sense of community.
History
Alton was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from the Netherlands. The city was named after Alton, Illinois, which was the hometown of one of the settlers. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its fertile soil and abundant natural resources.
The city quickly grew and by the late 19th century, it had become a thriving agricultural center. The city was home to several businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, and a brickyard.
In the early 20th century, Alton experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The city was home to several churches, a bank, a hotel, and a movie theater. The city also had a thriving business district, which included several stores, restaurants, and a post office.
Geography
Alton is located in the northwest corner of Sioux County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Floyd River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The climate in Alton is generally mild, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 30 inches.
Economy
Alton’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The city is also home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and automotive parts.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Alton had a population of 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races.
The median household income in Alton was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income was $20,000. The poverty rate was 8.3%.
Conclusion
Alton, Iowa is a small city located in Sioux County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Floyd River, and is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people. The city is known for its rural charm and its strong sense of community. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is home to several businesses and manufacturing companies. The city has a diverse population, with a median household income of $41,250 and a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Alton?
Total Population of Alton is 1,283.
What is the Total Male Population of Alton?
Total Male Population of Alton is 643.
What is the Total Female Population of Alton?
Total Female Population of Alton is 640.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alton?
There are 100.47 Males per 100 Females in Alton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alton?
There are 99.53 Females per 100 Males in Alton.
What is the Median Population Age in Alton?
Median Population Age in Alton is 34.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alton
Average Family Size in Alton is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alton
Average Household Size in Alton is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alton?
Per Capita income in Alton is $42,103.
What is the Median Family Income in Alton?
Median Family Income in Alton is $107,619.
What is the Median Household income in Alton?
Median Household Income in Alton is $81,923.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alton?
Income or Wage Gap in Alton is 41.8%.
Women in Alton earn 58.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alton is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alton?
There are 795 People in the Labor Forcein in Alton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alton?
76.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Alton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alton?
Unemployment Rate in Alton is 2.3%.