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Alta

California · 610 residents · 2.384 sq mi
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Alta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $335,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
610
+11%vs 2011
vs 549 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
256 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 230 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+8%vs 2011
vs 43.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
332443555666777201020202024Alta
2024656
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,706
−6%vs 2011
vs $27,408 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.383 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $327,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,000 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−15.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.0% in 2011
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.8%
−18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+11%vs 2011
vs 5.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88%(483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(12)
Diversity Score27%(148)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(574)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(23)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other2.1%(13)
Diversity Score16.3%(99)
Diversity Score
16
−40%vs 2011
vs 27 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 37.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
49.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alta, California?

Alta, California has about 610 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alta, California?

The typical household in Alta, California earns about $51,750 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 $335,500, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Alta, California?

About 11.6% 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 6.8% of people in Alta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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