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Altha

Florida · 496 residents · 1.337 sq mi
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Altha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,500. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
496
−2%since 2000
from 506 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3774986197398601990201020202024Altha
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,806
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,529
+7%since 2000
from $12,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+134%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(469)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(30)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(441)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score19%(94)
Diversity Score
19
+27%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altha, Florida?

Altha, Florida has about 496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altha, Florida?

The typical household in Altha, Florida earns about $21,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altha, Florida expensive?

In Altha, Florida, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Altha, Florida?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Altha, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altha, Florida?

About 30.9% of people in Altha, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altha, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Altha, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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