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Alta

Utah · 228 residents · 4.516 sq mi
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Alta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,625. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 142 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,187,500. Despite a median home value of $1,187,500, the poverty rate sits 53% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
−38%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+37%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
01112233344461990201020202024Alta
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,625
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$43,974
−34%since 2000
from $66,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical24.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,187,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
55.8% rent
Afford Score
17.8
+112%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.2%(44)
Diversity Score40.9%(93)
Diversity Score
41
+184%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−18%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.9%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2011
from 29.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
91.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
83.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
Female
16.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 54.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alta, Utah?

Alta, Utah has about 228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alta, Utah?

The typical household in Alta, Utah earns about $66,625 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 $1,187,500, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Alta, Utah?

About 32.7% 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 19.7% 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 179 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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