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Alta

California · 615 residents · 2.384 sq mi
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Alta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $424,500. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
615
+9%since 2019
from 566 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
258 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 237 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
−11%since 2019
from 56.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
332443555666777201020202024Alta
2024656
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,167
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $99,141 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,216
+60%since 2019
from $45,090 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $384,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,433
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,453 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
23.0% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+30%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(493)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(37)
Asian3.9%(22)
Other1.8%(10)
Diversity Score29.4%(166)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(517)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(39)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other1.4%(9)
Diversity Score21.8%(134)
Diversity Score
22
−26%since 2019
from 29 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.4 min
−4%since 2019
from 52.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2019
from 79.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
47.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alta, California?

Alta, California has about 615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alta, California?

The typical household in Alta, California earns about $84,167 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 $424,500, and the typical rent is about $1,433 a month.

How educated are people in Alta, California?

About 40.3% 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 6.0% of people in Alta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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