Alton, TX Employment

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55%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
32%
Household income NAT. AVG.
88%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$13,369$27,828$29,829
Median household income$37,846$54,727$55,322
Median income owner occupied$47,557$70,980$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,661$36,330$35,192
Median earnings male$22,740$36,153$36,919
Median earnings female$14,666$25,035$26,250
Unemployment rate8.8%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level29.9%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Alton is 55% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Alton is 32% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Alton is 88% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Alton is 98% higher than the national average

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      $25,228 $37,846 $75,692
      City
      $36,481 $54,727 $109,454
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Alton median earnings by income bracket

      Alton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry30.6%30.6%
      Manufacturing sector5.9%5.9%
      Financial & insurance services1.1%1.1%
      Wholesale & retail services15.7%15.7%
      Public administration2.1%2.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.7%4.7%
      Education, health & social services10.1%10.1%
      Other29.0%29.0%

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      Source: The Alton, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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