Alton, IL Employment

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16%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
22%
Household income NAT. AVG.
5%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexAltonIllinoisNational
Income per capita$24,943$31,502$29,829
Median household income$43,291$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$56,511$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$26,630$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$32,569$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$23,944$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate4.9%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level25.5%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Alton is 16% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Alton is 22% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Alton is 5% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Alton is 69% higher than the national average

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      $28,857 $43,291 $86,582
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Alton median earnings by income bracket

      Alton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.2%8.2%
      Manufacturing sector16.5%16.5%
      Financial & insurance services2.6%2.6%
      Wholesale & retail services15.7%15.7%
      Public administration4.0%4.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.6%10.6%
      Education, health & social services11.1%11.1%
      Other29.9%29.9%

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      Source: The Alton, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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