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Alton, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alton is 25,000, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained relatively steady, supported by healthcare, retail, and manufacturing industries.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1818
  • County: Madison County
  • Land area: 16.5 square miles
  • Population density: 1,515 people per square mile
  • Area code: 618
  • Zip code: 62002

Geography and Location

Alton is located in southwestern Illinois, in Madison County, along the Mississippi River. The town is part of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and is known for its historic buildings, scenic river views, and vibrant cultural scene. Alton has a diverse economy, with healthcare, retail, and manufacturing playing important roles. The town is known for its connection to the Underground Railroad and its proximity to the Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi River. Alton experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.4 years
Median household income: $31,213
Median house value: $56,500

Population by Race

Races in Alton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (71.6%)
  • Black (24.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (22.0%), Irish (12.2%), United States (8.2%), English (7.8%), Italian (3.5%), French (2.7%).

Elevation: 520 feet

Land area: 15.6 square miles

Map of Alton, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alton

  • High school or higher: 81.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alton city

  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 45.2%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

0.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -2,706 (-8.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Alton:

  • ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (ONE MEMORIAL DRIVE)
  • ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (4500 COLLEGE AVENUE)
  • SAINT ANTHONY HEALTH CENTER (ST ANTHONYS WAY)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alton:

  • ST LOUIS REGIONAL (about 9 miles; ALTON/ST LOUIS, IL; Abbreviation: ALN)
  • LAMBERT-ST LOUIS INTL (about 18 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Abbreviation: STL)
  • SCOTT AFB/MIDAMERICA (about 34 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: BLV)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alton:

  • ST CHARLES COUNTY SMARTT (about 18 miles; ST CHARLES, MO; Abbreviation: SET)
  • ST LOUIS DOWNTOWN (about 23 miles; CAHOKIA/ST LOUIS, IL; Abbreviation: CPS)
  • ST CHARLES (about 24 miles; ST CHARLES, MO; Abbreviation: 3SQ)

Amtrak station:
ALTON (3400 COLLEGE AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alton:

  • LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; GODFREY, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,451)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FLORISSANT VALLEY (about 15 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,749)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST LOUIS (about 17 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,715)
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 19 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 10,286)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 19 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,038)
  • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 10,939)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FOREST PARK (about 21 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,441)

Schools

Public high schools in Alton:

  • ALTON SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,194; Location: 2200 COLLEGE AVE; Grades: 08 – 12)
  • CNTR FOR ED OPPOR (Students: 15; Location: 409 MAIN ST; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high schools in Alton:

  • MARQUETTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 367; Location: 219 EAST 4TH 8T; Grades: 9 – 12)
  • MISSISSIPPI VLY CHRISTIAN SCH (Students: 205; Location: 2009 SEMINARY ROAD; Grades: PK – 12)
  • CATHOLIC CHILDREN S HOME SPEC (Students: 100; Location: 1400 STATE STREET; Grades: 1 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alton:

  • EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 871; Location: 1035 WASHINGTON AVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 598; Location: 1513 STATE ST; Grades: 02 – 05)
  • HORACE MANN ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 417; Location: 2708 EDWARDS ST; Grades: 02 – 06)
  • J B JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 401; Location: 4200 HUMBERT ROAD; Grades: KG – 02)
  • EUNICE SMITH ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 339; Location: 2400 HENRY ST; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • MARK TWAIN ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 282; Location: 907 MILTON RD; Grades: KG – 02)
  • LOVEJOY ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 259; Location: 1043 TREMONT ST; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • MADISON CO EDUC THERAPY PGM (Students: 36; Location: 409 MAIN ST; Grades: 05 – 12)
  • MOTIVATIONAL ACHIEVEMNT CENTER (Students: 32; Location: 2512 AMELIA ST; Grades: KG – 08)
  • J B JOHNSON CAREER DEVELOPMENT (Location: 4200 HUMBERT RD; Grades: 00 – 00)

Private primary/middle schools in Alton:

  • ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 203; Location: 536 EAST THIRD STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • SS PETER & PAUL ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 178; Location: 801 STATE STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST MATTHEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 141; Location: 1015 MILTON ROAD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • WESTMINSTER CHRSTN-RIVER BEND (Students: 20; Location: PO BOX 1127; Grades: 6 – 10)
  • TODDLE TOWNE LEARNING CENTER (Students: 20; Location: 3839 HUMBERT RD; Grades: KG – KG)

Libraries

Library in Alton:

  • HAYNER P.L.D. (Operating income: $1,987,445; Location: 326 BELLE STREET; 164,726 books; 6,768 audio materials; 9,628 video materials; 368 serial subscriptions)

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