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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alton

Indiana · 32 residents · 0.172 sq mi
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Alton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $6,783. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $23,100. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 76% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

32
−40%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
186 / sq mi
−40%vs 2000
vs 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
63.8
+69%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
43159871141990201020202024Alton
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$6,783
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,663
−31%vs 2000
vs $11,167 in 2000
US average: $14,340
46.9%
+37.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
3.4
+103%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
30.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

52.0 min
+97%vs 2000
vs 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alton, Indiana?

Alton, Indiana has about 32 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alton, Indiana?

The typical household in Alton, Indiana earns about $6,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alton, Indiana expensive?

In Alton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $23,100.

How educated are people in Alton, Indiana?

About 0.0% 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 46.9% of people in Alton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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