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West Alton

Missouri · 354 residents (2025 est.) · 28.812 sq mi
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West Alton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
−18%since 2000
from 573 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−1%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:354 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
3364054755456142000201020202024West Alton
2024467
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,343
+86%since 2000
from $18,975 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−4%since 2010
from 0.309 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(568)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(449)
Black2.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score9.3%(44)
Diversity Score
9
+437%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 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
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+36.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Alton, Missouri?

West Alton, Missouri has about 467 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Alton, Missouri?

The typical household in West Alton, Missouri earns about $111,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Alton, Missouri expensive?

In West Alton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $153,100, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in West Alton, Missouri?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Alton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Alton, Missouri?

About 1.7% of people in West Alton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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