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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alta

Utah · 370 residents · 4.516 sq mi
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Alta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $430,000. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $430,000, the poverty rate sits 54% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

370
−9%since 1990
from 407 in 1990
1990 – 2025
82 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 90 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.7
+14%since 1990
from 25.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
01112233344461990201020202024Alta
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,250
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2021
$66,566
+306%since 1990
from $16,404 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$430,000
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $360 in 1990
US average: $602
61.2%
+39.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
38.8% rent
8.4
−52%since 1990
from 17.4 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(392)
Black1.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score18.4%(75)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(342)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(16)
Asian0.5%(2)
Diversity Score14.4%(53)
14
−22%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.4%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 44.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 96.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−71%since 1990
from 49.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alta, Utah?

Alta, Utah has about 370 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alta, Utah?

The typical household in Alta, Utah earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alta, Utah expensive?

In Alta, Utah, the median home is worth about $430,000, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Alta, Utah?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alta, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alta, Utah?

About 19.1% of people in Alta, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alta, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Alta, Utah has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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