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Ely, NV vs Alton, IL

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- Alton is 0% more densely populated than Ely.
- People are 24.9% less likely to be married in Alton.
- The Median Age is 2.2 years younger in Alton.
 Ely, NVAlton, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,902329,725,481
 Female Population46.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
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 Population - 20104,249  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,496285,036,114
 Population - 19904,756  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,669.593.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ely, NVAlton, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Ely, NVAlton, ILUnited States
 White77.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock25.1%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ely, NVAlton, ILUnited States
 Married Population48.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.4%50.2%
 Never Married23.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households1,773  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,85380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households691  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Ely    7 Reviews
A · Sunrise Manor, NV
Little Hidden Gem, in the Heart of the Golden West
Over 3 years ago

This place is wonderful for Outdoor activities! It is a safe, comfortable, affordable place to live! A great place to raise children!  More

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Daniel · San Francisco, CA
I'm in the twilight zone
Over 4 years ago

We are just passing through town - all I can say is that this city is 180 degrees opposite from San Francisco, CA where I live - very liberal SF, very conservative Ely,  More

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martin · Ely, NV
Cost of living in Ely Nevada
Over 13 years ago

Ely is not a bad place to live, but I would let people do their own homework on where they wish to live. Some suggestions I recommend is, looking at the age of home they  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews
Tim · Alton, IL
Headed in the right direction. Come join us!
Over 2 years ago

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

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Jeanie · Alton, IL
I Love It
Over 2 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

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Lindsie · Alton, IL
Alton, IL
Over 10 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

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