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West Alton

Missouri · 522 residents · 28.812 sq mi
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West Alton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,375. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
−9%since 2000
from 573 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3364054755456142000201020202024West Alton
2024467
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,375
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,941
+5%since 2000
from $18,975 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+37%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(510)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(21)
Diversity Score12.8%(67)
Diversity Score
13
+635%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Alton, Missouri?

West Alton, Missouri has about 522 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Alton, Missouri earns about $42,375 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 $110,000, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in West Alton, Missouri?

About 9.9% 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 12.0% of people in West Alton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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