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Alton

Indiana · 29 residents · 0.172 sq mi
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Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29
−45%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+47%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43159871141990201020202024Alton
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,409
+145%since 2000
from $11,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing40%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
5.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(2)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+41.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
65.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alton, Indiana?

Alton, Indiana has about 29 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Alton, Indiana expensive?

In Alton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in Alton, Indiana?

About 28.6% 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 8.7% of people in Alton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Alton, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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