2026 Compare Cities People:
Boston, MA vs Alton, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Alton is 0% more densely populated than Boston.
- People are 9.5% more likely to be married in Alton.
- The Median Age is 5.5 years older in Alton.
 Boston, MAAlton, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,902329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
 space3
 Population - 2010621,053  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,496285,036,114
 Population - 1990574,283  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now20.4%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,669.593.4
 Land Area48.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Boston, MAAlton, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3423.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Boston, MAAlton, ILUnited States
 White44.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock25.1%12.2%
 Asian9.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Boston, MAAlton, ILUnited States
 Married Population33.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.4%50.2%
 Never Married55.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.6%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households271,950  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,85380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households143,803  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

   |    Reply

I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Boston

Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Alton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.