CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Alto Pass

Illinois · 391 residents · 2.134 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Alto Pass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,600. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
+1%since 2000
from 388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
−3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2563233904565231990201020202024Alto Pass
2024343
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,750
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,863
+26%since 2000
from $17,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+186%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alto Pass on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(126)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(98)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score51.3%(200)
Diversity Score
51
+58%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Alto Pass

Leslie
Pop 336
Meansville
Pop 288
Ila
Pop 376
Cobbtown
Pop 344
Places similar to Alto Pass
Head to head

Compare Alto Pass to nearby cities

ALTO PASS VS
Carbondale
Income$32,128+16%
Home value$127,900+61%
Population21,811+7170%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALTO PASS VS
Herrin
Income$59,975+116%
Home value$113,300+42%
Population12,268+3989%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALTO PASS VS
Cape Girardeau
Income$55,658+101%
Home value$196,300+147%
Population40,977+13559%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALTO PASS VS
Jackson
Income$77,105+178%
Home value$240,000+202%
Population16,033+5244%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Alto Pass, Illinois?

Alto Pass, Illinois has about 391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alto Pass, Illinois?

The typical household in Alto Pass, Illinois earns about $27,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alto Pass, Illinois expensive?

In Alto Pass, Illinois, the median home is worth about $79,600, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Alto Pass, Illinois?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alto Pass, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alto Pass, Illinois?

About 32.9% of people in Alto Pass, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alto Pass, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Alto Pass, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Alto Pass with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →