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Alton

Kansas · 103 residents · 0.309 sq mi
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Alton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,417. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $14,100. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−12%since 2000
from 117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+20%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
83991151301461990201020202024Alton
2024121
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,594
+19%since 2000
from $15,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing13.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
12.8%
−68.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
+3%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% 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
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alton, Kansas?

Alton, Kansas has about 103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alton, Kansas?

The typical household in Alton, Kansas earns about $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alton, Kansas expensive?

In Alton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $14,100, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Alton, Kansas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alton, Kansas?

About 25.0% of people in Alton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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