CITY · 2020 ACS
Alton
New Hampshire · 499 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Part of the Laconia micropolitan area
The short version
The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2019. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024281
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.2%(11)
5 to 96.6%(33)
10 to 143%(15)
15 to 196.4%(32)
20 to 247.8%(39)
25 to 3410.2%(51)
35 to 445%(25)
45 to 5412%(60)
55 to 6420.2%(101)
65 to 7418%(90)
75 to 847.2%(36)
85 and over1.2%(6)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic81%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(474)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(9)
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Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican13.5%(23)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
71.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
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 499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Alton, New Hampshire?
About 42.9% 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 0.0% of people in Alton, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.
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