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Alta

Wyoming · 394 residents · 8.329 sq mi
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Alta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% 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 $745,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
−2%since 2000
from 400 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
171913665407142000201020202024Alta
2024469
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,813
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$27,101
−33%since 2000
from $40,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.128
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.9%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$745,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
74.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
9.2
+39%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(22)
Diversity Score
6
+130%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
30.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% 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
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
71.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alta, Wyoming?

Alta, Wyoming has about 394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alta, Wyoming?

The typical household in Alta, Wyoming earns about $80,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alta, Wyoming expensive?

In Alta, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $745,000.

How educated are people in Alta, Wyoming?

About 80.8% 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 0.0% of people in Alta, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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

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