Alton, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 12,599

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $738.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 135 registered sex offenders living in Alton, Illinois as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alton is 201 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.2%), American (8.3%), Irish (5.4%), English (4.6%), Italian (3.0%), African (2.1%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 62002, 62010, 62018, 62024, 62035

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $38,393 (it was $31,213 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $22,026 (it was $16,817 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $81,265 (it was $55,400 in 2000) Alton:$81,265IL:$195,300

Just two weeks into the American Civil War, Alton played an important part in the infamous Camp Jackson Affair, which in large part led to the eviction of Missouri Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson from office. The State of Missouri's nominal neutrality was tested in a conflict over the St. Louis Arsenal. The Federal Government reinforced the Arsenal's tiny garrison with several detachments, most notably a force from the 2nd Infantry under Captain Nathaniel Lyon. Concerned by widespread reports that Governor Jackson intended to use the Missouri Volunteer Militia to attack the Arsenal (and capture its 39,000 small arms), Secretary of War Simon Cameron ordered Lyon (by that time in acting command) to evacuate the majority of the munitions to Illinois. 21,000 guns were secretly evacuated to Alton, IL on the evening of April 29, 1861.

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237b E Center Dr, 2.4 miles

237b E Center Dr,
Alton, IL 62002
Categories: Alton IL

108B NORTHPORT DR ALTON MED, CTR. LOWER LEVEL 4.6 miles

108B NORTHPORT DR ALTON MED, CTR. LOWER LEVEL
ALTON, IL 62002
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325 MADISON AVE 5.4 miles

325 MADISON AVE
WOOD RIVER, IL 62095
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900 S CENTRAL AVE 6.6 miles

900 S CENTRAL AVE
ROXANNA, IL 62084
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10716 New Halls Ferry Rd, 8.7 miles

10716 New Halls Ferry Rd,
Florissant, MO 63033
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2880 NETHERTON, STE 101 9.2 miles

2880 NETHERTON, STE 101
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
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3316 W CHAIN OF ROCKS RD STE 1 9.4 miles

3316 W CHAIN OF ROCKS RD STE 1
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
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4700 NAMEOKI RD 10.9 miles

4700 NAMEOKI RD
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
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3701 NAMEOKI RD STE E 11.7 miles

3701 NAMEOKI RD STE E
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
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119 CHURCH ST STE 223 11.9 miles

119 CHURCH ST STE 223
FERGUSON, MO 63135
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State Highway 76 & State Highway Lower Level Claybough Plaza Ma 12.0 miles

State Highway 76 & State Highway Lower Level Claybough Plaza Ma
Branson West, MO 65737
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463 LYNN HAVEN LN 12.0 miles

463 LYNN HAVEN LN
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
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637 DUNN RD STE 155 12.3 miles

637 DUNN RD STE 155
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
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8340 N BROADWAY 12.5 miles

8340 N BROADWAY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147
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637 DUNN RD STE 100 12.5 miles

637 DUNN RD STE 100
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
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637 Dunn Rd Ste 135 12.5 miles

637 Dunn Rd Ste 135
Hazelwood, MO 63042
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7220 N LINDBERGH BLVD #STE 250-60 CARGO BAY BLDG 13.0 miles

7220 N LINDBERGH BLVD #STE 250-60 CARGO BAY BLDG
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
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1181 S STATE ROUTE 157 13.2 miles

1181 S STATE ROUTE 157
EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
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102 ROTTINGHAM, STE 2 13.2 miles

102 ROTTINGHAM, STE 2
EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
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2100 MADISON AVE 13.3 miles

2100 MADISON AVE
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
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2044 MADISON AVE Ste G-4 13.3 miles

2044 MADISON AVE Ste G-4
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
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2044 MADISON AVE STE G1 13.3 miles

2044 MADISON AVE STE G1
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
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3440 DePaul Lane Ste. 208, 16.4 miles

3440 DePaul Lane Ste. 208,
Bridgeton, MO 63044
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2023 VADALEBENE DR, SUITE 150 16.5 miles

2023 VADALEBENE DR, SUITE 150
MARYVILLE, IL 62062
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3446 MCKELVEY RD 16.5 miles

3446 MCKELVEY RD
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
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2136 Vadalabene Dr Ste A, 16.6 miles

2136 Vadalabene Dr Ste A,
Maryville, IL 62062
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400 MAPLE SUMMIT RD 17.4 miles

400 MAPLE SUMMIT RD
JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052
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50 MONROE ST 17.6 miles

50 MONROE ST
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
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40 N Kingshighway, 17.7 miles

40 N Kingshighway,
Saint Louis, MO 63108
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1720 OLIVE ST 18.0 miles

1720 OLIVE ST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103
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400 N TUCKER BLVD 18.0 miles

400 N TUCKER BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63101
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3100 Market St 18.1 miles

3100 Market St
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103
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916 OLIVE STREET, UNIT 2 18.1 miles

916 OLIVE STREET, UNIT 2
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63101
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400 FOUNTAIN LAKES BLVD 18.7 miles

400 FOUNTAIN LAKES BLVD
ST CHARLES, MO 63301
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225 S MERAMEC AVE STE 305 18.8 miles

225 S MERAMEC AVE STE 305
CLAYTON, MO 63105
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83 PROGRESS PKWY 18.8 miles

83 PROGRESS PKWY
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043
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5000 MANCHESTER AVE 18.9 miles

5000 MANCHESTER AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
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642 Clayton Rd. 19.0 miles

642 Clayton Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63117
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2621 RAYMOND DR 19.2 miles

2621 RAYMOND DR
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
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1868 CRAIGSHIRE RD 19.6 miles

1868 CRAIGSHIRE RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146
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6542 MANCHESTER AVE 19.8 miles

6542 MANCHESTER AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
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2331 HAMPTON AVE 19.8 miles

2331 HAMPTON AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
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2348 HAMPTON AVE 19.9 miles

2348 HAMPTON AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
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5031 N Illinois 19.9 miles

5031 N Illinois
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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1794 ZUMBEHL RD 20.1 miles

1794 ZUMBEHL RD
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63303
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2321 MCCAUSLAND AVE STE B 20.1 miles

2321 MCCAUSLAND AVE STE B
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63143
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11550 OLIVE BLVD 20.4 miles

11550 OLIVE BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
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11501 PAGE SERVICE DR 20.5 miles

11501 PAGE SERVICE DR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146
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747 N NEW BALLAS ROAD 20.7 miles

747 N NEW BALLAS ROAD
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
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11700 STUDT AVE 20.7 miles

11700 STUDT AVE
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
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2101 COLLIER CORPORATE PKWY 20.8 miles

2101 COLLIER CORPORATE PKWY
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63303
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1066 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY DR STE 200 21.4 miles

1066 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY DR STE 200
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
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6555 CHIPPEWA ST STE 100 21.6 miles

6555 CHIPPEWA ST STE 100
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
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9556 MANCHESTER RD 21.7 miles

9556 MANCHESTER RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
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4101 Mexico Rd Ste E, 22.0 miles

4101 Mexico Rd Ste E,
Saint Peters, MO 63376
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615 S NEW BALLAS RD 22.1 miles

615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
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60 GAILWOOD DR STE B 22.3 miles

60 GAILWOOD DR STE B
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
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704 S HACKMAN ST 22.3 miles

704 S HACKMAN ST
STAUNTON, IL 62088
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205 FIRST EXECUTIVE AVENUE 22.6 miles

205 FIRST EXECUTIVE AVENUE
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
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1405 JUNGERMANN RD STE B 22.6 miles

1405 JUNGERMANN RD STE B
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
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317 SALEM PL 22.8 miles

317 SALEM PL
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL 62208
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120 KENRICK PLZ 22.8 miles

120 KENRICK PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
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300 SAINT PETERS CENTRE BLVD STE 150 23.1 miles

300 SAINT PETERS CENTRE BLVD STE 150
St. Peters, MO 63376
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8730 BIG BEND BLVD STE A 23.3 miles

8730 BIG BEND BLVD STE A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
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107 PIPER HILL DR STE 100 ST. PETERS CARE CENTER 23.6 miles

107 PIPER HILL DR STE 100 ST. PETERS CARE CENTER
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
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8300 VALCOUR AVE 24.1 miles

8300 VALCOUR AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63123
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1050 OLD DES PERES RD STE 100 24.7 miles

1050 OLD DES PERES RD STE 100
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131
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1000 Des Peres Road Suite 200 24.7 miles

1000 Des Peres Road Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63131
Categories: St. Louis MO

455 S KIRKWOOD RD 24.9 miles

455 S KIRKWOOD RD
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
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224 S WOODS MILL RD STE 360 S MED BLDG 25.0 miles

224 S WOODS MILL RD STE 360 S MED BLDG
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Alton, IL, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Alton, IL and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Alton, IL locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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Urine or hair drug testing methods in Alton, IL - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Alton, IL centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Alton, IL

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Alton, IL

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Alton, IL locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Alton, IL?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Alton, IL

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Alton, IL.

Drug Testing Locations in Alton, IL

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Alton, IL and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Alton, IL have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Alton, IL specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Alton, IL?

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Local Area Info: Alton, Illinois

Alton is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 27,865 at the 2010 census. It is a part of the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. It is famous for its limestone bluffs along the river north of the city, for its role preceding and during the American Civil War, and as the home town of jazz musician Miles Davis and Robert Wadlow, the tallest known person in history. It was the site of the last Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate in October 1858. The former state penitentiary in Alton was used during the Civil War to hold up to 12,000 Confederate prisoners of war.

Although Alton once was growing faster than its sister city of St. Louis, a coalition of St. Louis businessmen planned to build a competing town to stop its expansion and bring business to St. Louis. The result was Grafton, Illinois.

Many blocks of housing in Alton were built in the Victorian Queen Anne style; they represent a prosperous period in the river city's history. At the top of the hill in the commercial area, several stone churches and a fine city hall also represent the city's wealth during its good times based on river traffic, manufacturing and shipping. It was a commercial center for a large agricultural area. Numerous residences on hills have sweeping views of the Mississippi River.

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Population (male): 12,599

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $738.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 135 registered sex offenders living in Alton, Illinois as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alton is 201 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.2%), American (8.3%), Irish (5.4%), English (4.6%), Italian (3.0%), African (2.1%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 62002, 62010, 62018, 62024, 62035

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $38,393 (it was $31,213 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $22,026 (it was $16,817 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $81,265 (it was $55,400 in 2000) Alton:$81,265IL:$195,300

Just two weeks into the American Civil War, Alton played an important part in the infamous Camp Jackson Affair, which in large part led to the eviction of Missouri Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson from office. The State of Missouri's nominal neutrality was tested in a conflict over the St. Louis Arsenal. The Federal Government reinforced the Arsenal's tiny garrison with several detachments, most notably a force from the 2nd Infantry under Captain Nathaniel Lyon. Concerned by widespread reports that Governor Jackson intended to use the Missouri Volunteer Militia to attack the Arsenal (and capture its 39,000 small arms), Secretary of War Simon Cameron ordered Lyon (by that time in acting command) to evacuate the majority of the munitions to Illinois. 21,000 guns were secretly evacuated to Alton, IL on the evening of April 29, 1861.

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