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Alton, MO vs Pontiac, IL

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- Pontiac is 0% more densely populated than Alton.
- People are 27.7% less likely to be married in Pontiac.
- The Median Age is 3.3 years younger in Pontiac.
 Alton, MOPontiac, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,766329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
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 Population - 2010877  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,864285,036,114
 Population - 1990692  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,453.093.4
 Land Area1.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Alton, MOPontiac, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Alton, MOPontiac, ILUnited States
 White96.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.5%12.2%
 Asian1.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Alton, MOPontiac, ILUnited States
 Married Population57.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.8%50.2%
 Never Married15.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.3%10.8%
 Widowed18.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.202.60
 Households245  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,61580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households136  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Alton    4 Reviews

If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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Over 19 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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Reviews for Pontiac    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Wonderful place, great attractions, nice parks. Overall a great  More

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Over 18 years ago

Small museum concerning route 66 but  More

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