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Alton

New Hampshire · 501 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Alton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,464. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 116 residents. Median home value is $235,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
501
−19%vs 2011
vs 617 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
−19%vs 2011
vs 1,318 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+31%vs 2011
vs 31.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
22197373548724201020202024Alton
2024281
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,380 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2016
Per capita income
$23,049
+1%vs 2011
vs $22,857 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.346 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services28.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration28.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $233,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $249 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−20.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
+30.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+11%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2016
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(492)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(17)
Diversity Score
3
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 26.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.5%
+11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
72.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
53.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alton, New Hampshire?

Alton, New Hampshire has about 501 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alton, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Alton, New Hampshire earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alton, New Hampshire expensive?

In Alton, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $235,000, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Alton, New Hampshire?

About 32.7% 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 6.5% of people in Alton, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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