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Springdale, AR vs Alton, IL

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- Alton is 0% more densely populated than Springdale.
- People are 27.2% less likely to be married in Alton.
- The Median Age is 6.0 years older in Alton.
 Springdale, ARAlton, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,902329,725,481
 Female Population49.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
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 Population - 201071,137  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,496285,036,114
 Population - 199029,941  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now170.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,669.593.4
 Land Area46.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springdale, ARAlton, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Springdale, ARAlton, ILUnited States
 White42.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock25.1%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander7.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springdale, ARAlton, ILUnited States
 Married Population50.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.4%50.2%
 Never Married34.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households28,282  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,85380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,553  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Springdale    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This is a great area with good Republican Voters. Over 50% of people living here cannot be held responsible for Biden. That's all left to the  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Downtown Springdale for years and I regret buying a home here. My neighbor burns constantly and the city will not do anything to stop it. We have had  More

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Please understand that if you are attracted by low cost housing you can find it here. Just know that it would be best to be  More

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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

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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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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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