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Alton city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Alton city • Census GEOID: 1701114 • Madison County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Alton city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $54,568 ±$4,656
Per Capita Income $29,314 ±$1,601
Poverty Rate 21% ±3.3%
Population Below Poverty Level 5,203 ±825
Unemployment Rate 5.4% ±1.5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 11,604 ±551
Broadband Internet Rate 90.5% ±1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).