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1. Overview - Life In Alton
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Alton
3. Crime In Alton
4. Cost of Living In Alton
5. Gender In Alton
6. Household Income For Alton
7. Education In Alton
8. Race & Ethnicity In Alton

Alton is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 26490 residents.. The poverty rate of Alton is 25.5%, which is 82% higher than national average. The typical household in Alton earns $43291 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 12 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 56.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Alton, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Alton remained 7.9%, which is 68% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Alton, only 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 40% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Alton is 83, which is 17% lower than national average. Median home value in Alton is $80400 , which is 65% lower than national average. While median income in Alton remained $43291, which is 36% lower than national average.

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