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West Alton

Missouri · 359 residents · 28.812 sq mi
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West Alton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,604. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 214 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
359
−37%since 2000
from 573 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+23%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3364054755456142000201020202024West Alton
2024467
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,604
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,683
+72%since 2000
from $18,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(331)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other3.1%(11)
Diversity Score13.1%(47)
Diversity Score
13
+656%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Alton, Missouri?

West Alton, Missouri has about 359 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Alton, Missouri earns about $47,604 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 $150,000, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in West Alton, Missouri?

About 17.3% 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 5.1% of people in West Alton, Missouri 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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