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Alto

California · 732 residents · 0.126 sq mi
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Alto is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,025. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $2,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 140% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% 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
732
+20%since 2019
from 611 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,810 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 4,849 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
−9%since 2019
from 46.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5706948189411K201020202024Alto
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,025
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $185,395 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,482
−11%since 2019
from $113,620 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
95.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services32.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.4%
US avg: 2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,000,001 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$2,931
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,367 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
47.3% rent
Afford Score
10.6
−2%since 2019
from 10.8 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(54)
Asian2.5%(15)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score28.4%(174)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(571)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(57)
Asian4.2%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.5%(223)
Diversity Score
31
+7%since 2019
from 28 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+4%since 2019
from 25.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 69.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Female
49.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Foreign born
13.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alto, California?

Alto, California has about 732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alto, California?

The typical household in Alto, California earns about $189,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alto, California expensive?

In Alto, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,931 a month.

How educated are people in Alto, California?

About 76.8% 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 1.2% 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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