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Alton is a town in Crawford County.
The community was named for Alton, England.
The latitude of Alton is 38.122N. The longitude is -86.417W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 427 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 54.
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Median household income
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$19,375National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Alton demographic reports
Local
$19,375National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Alton demographic reports
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24% of Alton residents report German ancestry, and 45% 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 $11,167, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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Crawford 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 32 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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