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Alto

Georgia · 970 residents · 1.134 sq mi
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Alto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
970
+11%since 2000
from 876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+17%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5898391K1K2K1990201020202024Alto
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,716
+20%since 2000
from $11,434 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(600)
Black2.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(176)
Asian5.9%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(502)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(473)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(397)
Asian5.3%(51)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.1%(671)
Diversity Score
69
+21%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+150%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.9%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
30.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alto, Georgia?

Alto, Georgia has about 970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alto, Georgia?

The typical household in Alto, Georgia earns about $47,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alto, Georgia expensive?

In Alto, Georgia, the median home is worth about $121,000, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Alto, Georgia?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alto, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alto, Georgia?

About 15.9% of people in Alto, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alto, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alto, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 298 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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