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California · 1,024 residents · 0.126 sq mi
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Alto is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,191. Population has grown 18% since 2023. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,024
+18%since 2023
from 866 in 2023
2010 – 2024
8,127 / sq mi
+18%since 2023
from 6,873 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.3
−7%since 2023
from 45.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5706948189411K201020202024Alto
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$129,191
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$76,676
−36%since 2023
from $118,893 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
26.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.532
+3%since 2023
from 0.514 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

47.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
53.0% rent
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
59.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
31.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(674)
Black1.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(96)
Asian9.2%(80)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.6%(404)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(825)
Black1.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(126)
Asian5.7%(58)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.5%(425)
42
−11%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

67.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
37.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−13%since 2023
from 16.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
17.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
63.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
57.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
93.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Alto, California?

Alto, California has about 1,024 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alto, California?

The typical household in Alto, California earns about $129,191 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Alto, California?

About 67.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alto, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alto, California?

About 26.0% of people in Alto, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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