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Alta

California · 656 residents · 2.384 sq mi
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Alta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,792. Population has declined 11% since 2023. Median home value is $470,000. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−11%since 2023
from 740 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
275 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 310 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 46.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
332443555666777201020202024Alta
2024656
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,792
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,718 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,170
+7%since 2023
from $74,590 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.613
+3%since 2023
from 0.593 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $468,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
−2%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87%(644)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(63)
Diversity Score29.2%(216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(59)
Diversity Score29.7%(195)
Diversity Score
30
+2%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.9 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 46.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Female
47.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alta, California?

Alta, California has about 656 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alta, California?

The typical household in Alta, California earns about $96,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alta, California expensive?

In Alta, California, the median home is worth about $470,000, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Alta, California?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alta, California?

About 7.3% of people in Alta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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