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Altona, Illinois, in Knox county, is 35 miles SE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 140 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 570.
In Altona, about 65% of adults are married. Altona is considered a village for married couples and families.
In 2000, Altona had a median family income of $39,318.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Altona ($400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 90% of housing units in Altona are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.
In Altona, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Altona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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