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Indiana · 27 residents (2025 est.) · 0.172 sq mi
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Alton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 25.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−30%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
215 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.9
−31%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
43159871141990201020202024Alton
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,016
+231%since 2000
from $11,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.251
−33%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+49.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−12%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+49.6 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
73.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2012
from 28.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.7%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+48.8 ptssince 2017
from 43.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alton, Indiana?

Alton, Indiana has about 37 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alton, Indiana?

The typical household in Alton, Indiana earns about $52,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Alton, Indiana?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alton, Indiana?

About 29.7% of people in Alton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Alton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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