CITY
Alton
New Hampshire · 281 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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The short version
Population has fallen 32% since 2023, a loss of 135 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $363,300. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024281
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 144.3%(12)
15 to 191.1%(3)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 3427.4%(77)
35 to 4410.7%(30)
45 to 540%(0)
55 to 6440.9%(115)
65 to 7412.5%(35)
75 to 840%(0)
85 and over3.2%(9)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.7%
Education & health services25.7%
Information6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$363,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $358,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
1
−98%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
96.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.9%(12)
Married77.4%(72)
Widowed9.7%(9)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married55.7%(98)
Married39.2%(69)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.1%(9)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Alton, New Hampshire?
Alton, New Hampshire has about 281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Alton, New Hampshire expensive?
In Alton, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $363,300.
How educated are people in Alton, New Hampshire?
About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alton, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Alton, New Hampshire?
About 3.4% of people in Alton, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.
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New HampshireDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024