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Alton city, IL

ZIP 62002 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62002

62002 has a population of 30,036 with a median age of 41.5 yrs (48.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Black
20.3%+64% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.3%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.4%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.8%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
18.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.6%-31% vs US avg
x
High school
30.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.5%+33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.6%-30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.7%+80% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.1%+109% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.7%+55% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.7%+429% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 62002

Poverty Rate
20.7%+80% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.1%+109% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.7%+55% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.5%+92% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.7%+429% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population30,036
Median age41.5
Poverty rate20.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black20.3%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born29.1%