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Alton

Utah · 118 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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Alton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,500. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
−12%since 2000
from 134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+64%since 2000
from 19.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
681652623594561990201020202024Alton
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,123
+14%since 2000
from $7,129 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other36.6%(43)
Diversity Score54.1%(64)
Diversity Score
54
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% 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
0.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−47.3 ptssince 2013
from 50.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alton, Utah?

Alton, Utah has about 118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alton, Utah?

The typical household in Alton, Utah earns about $41,250 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 $217,500, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Alton, Utah?

About 13.6% 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 21.8% 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 18 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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