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Alton

Utah · 119 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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Alton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,200. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
−11%since 2000
from 134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+68%since 2000
from 19.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
681652623594561990201020202024Alton
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,594
+147%since 2000
from $7,129 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction26.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$213,200
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+48%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(6)
Asian2.5%(3)
Other2.2%(3)
Diversity Score23.5%(28)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−21%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alton, Utah?

Alton, Utah has about 119 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alton, Utah?

The typical household in Alton, Utah earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alton, Utah expensive?

In Alton, Utah, the median home is worth about $213,200.

How educated are people in Alton, Utah?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alton, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alton, Utah?

About 31.4% of people in Alton, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alton, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Alton, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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