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Alta

Wyoming · 469 residents · 8.329 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,312,500. With a median age of 67.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
+17%since 2000
from 400 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.1
+64%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
171913665407142000201020202024Alta
2024469
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$66,179
+63%since 2000
from $40,680 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
+141%since 2010
from 0.128 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing17.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,312,500
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.9%
+72.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(406)
Black7.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(28)
Diversity Score30.2%(142)
Diversity Score
30
+1117%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
49.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2011
from 30.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
36.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2016
from 9.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alta, Wyoming?

Alta, Wyoming has about 469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Alta, Wyoming expensive?

In Alta, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $1,312,500.

How educated are people in Alta, Wyoming?

About 64.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alta, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alta, Wyoming?

About 5.3% of people in Alta, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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