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East Alton, IL

CSASt. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington MSASt. Louis#79/266 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

5,689population

45.2median age

This community is a community of 5,689 with a median age of 45.2. The population is predominantly White (88.5%) with a significant Two or More community (7%). Median household income is $48,815. 85.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 56.5%, with a median home value of $106,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.5%5,033

Two or More

7%397

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%214

Black

0.8%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%325

High School Diploma

26%1,121

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%209

Some College (1+ yr)

21.7%934

Associate's Degree

9.2%397

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%463

Master's Degree

5.4%234

Professional Degree

0.3%11

HS or Higher

85.7%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

$106,700median home value

$881median rent

56.5%homeownership

2,995total units

9.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.5%221

$50K–$100K

30.3%462

$100K–$150K

30.5%466

$150K–$200K

20.2%309

$200K–$300K

3.5%54

$500K–$1M

0.9%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

150

$500–$750

179

$750–$1,000

485

$1,000–$1,250

223

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%45

2000–2009

3.5%105

1990–1999

0.9%27

1980–1989

1.5%46

1970–1979

20.3%609

1960–1969

11%329

1950–1959

30.5%913

1940–1949

10.8%322

1939 or earlier

20%599

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.5%1,769

Electricity

32.5%878

Other

1.4%38

Wood

0.5%14

Household Economyi

$48,815median household income

$29,577per capita income

20.8%poverty rate

3.3%unemployment

3,061labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.7%288

$10K–$15K

6.2%166

$15K–$20K

3.2%86

$20K–$25K

11.5%310

$25K–$30K

6.3%171

$30K–$35K

1%28

$35K–$40K

1.7%46

$40K–$45K

2%55

$45K–$50K

12.8%345

$50K–$60K

9%242

$60K–$75K

8.2%221

$75K–$100K

13.5%364

$100K–$125K

2.8%75

$125K–$150K

2.4%64

$150K–$200K

5.9%160

$200K+

2.9%78

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

248

Residentsi

350

Avg. Tenant Renti

$373/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing59 homes98% occupied$303/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers67 homes88% occupied$402/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8122 homes93% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,815/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

87.3%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

12.2%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

67.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37.4% of subsidized households are minority

37.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

110.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,959

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,959

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

329(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured