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Alton is a city in Oregon County.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for Alton, IL
The latitude of Alton is 36.694N. The longitude is -91.399W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 781 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 647.
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$16,667National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Alton demographic reports
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10% of Alton residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Alton ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Alton was $10,071, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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9% of Alton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Alton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $225. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $415.
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Libraries in Alton include Alton Branch Library ... View libraries
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Oregon County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Alton political report.
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The average commute time for Alton workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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