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Alturas

Florida · 4,084 residents · 53.998 sq mi
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Alturas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,714. Population has grown 18% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
4,084
+18%since 2019
from 3,475 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 64 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
−5%since 2019
from 44.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K201020202024Alturas
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,714
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,488 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,325
−6%since 2019
from $24,809 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $111,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $885 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 73.6% in 2019
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,898)
Black1.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino14%(487)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(51)
Diversity Score35.6%(1,236)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(3,040)
Black2.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(758)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other1.1%(46)
Diversity Score46.6%(1,903)
Diversity Score
47
+31%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 34.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Female
50.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Foreign born
8.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alturas, Florida?

Alturas, Florida has about 4,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alturas, Florida?

The typical household in Alturas, Florida earns about $47,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alturas, Florida expensive?

In Alturas, Florida, the median home is worth about $108,600, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Alturas, Florida?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alturas, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alturas, Florida?

About 10.7% of people in Alturas, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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