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Alta

Utah · 383 residents · 4.516 sq mi
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Alta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $500,000. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
383
+4%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.6
−4%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
01112233344461990201020202024Alta
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,607
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$40,643
−39%since 2000
from $66,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
84.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.187
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$500,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.3%
−50.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
78.8% rent
Vacancy rate
96.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 96.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
−31%since 2000
from 8.4 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(342)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(16)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(16)
Asian1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(50)
Diversity Score
13
−10%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.0%
+36.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−31%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
85.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
Female
14.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−84.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alta, Utah?

Alta, Utah has about 383 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alta, Utah?

The typical household in Alta, Utah earns about $86,607 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 $500,000, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Alta, Utah?

About 72.0% 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 0.0% 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 24 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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