Alton, Missouri Population 2022
Alton is a city located in Oregon County Missouri. Alton has a 2020 population of 675. It is also the county seat of Oregon County. Alton is currently declining at a rate of -2.32% annually and its population has decreased by -4.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 707 in 2010.
The average household income in Alton is $29,177 with a poverty rate of 21.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $465 per month, and the median house value is $97,600. The median age in Alton is 50.1 years, 37.5 years for males, and 50.9 years for females.
Alton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altonwas:
- White: 94.04%
- Two or more races: 2.51%
- Black or African American: 1.57%
- Asian: 1.57%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 600 | 94.04% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 1.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 2.51% |
Alton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 311 | 1.88 | 63 |
| Married | 106 | 3.22 | 79.2 |
| Male | 5 | 1.8 | 100 |
| Female | 18 | 2.78 | 55.6 |
| Non Family | 182 | 1.02 | 53.3 |
3.08
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 15.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 9.20% |
| High School Graduate | 136 | 27.81% |
| Some College | 92 | 18.81% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 6.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 11.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 11.04% |
Alton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 353 | 109 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 6 | |
| Native American | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.59%.
Alton Language by Age
Alton Language
98.36% of Alton residents speak only English, while 1.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
Alton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 16 | 6 | 37.50% |
| White | 558 | 120 | 21.51% |
| Other | NaN% |
21.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.72%
Male Poverty Rate
23.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alton is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.25%.
Alton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Alton Married by Age and Sex
Alton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Alton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 5.61% |
Alton Veterans by Education
25.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
48%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.61%
Born in Alton
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.43% of Alton residents were born in the United States, with 66.61% having been born in Missouri. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 871 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 855 | -16 | -1.84% |
| 2012 | 839 | -16 | -1.87% |
| 2013 | 823 | -16 | -1.91% |
| 2014 | 807 | -16 | -1.94% |
| 2015 | 791 | -16 | -1.98% |
| 2016 | 775 | -16 | -2.02% |
| 2017 | 759 | -16 | -2.06% |
| 2018 | 743 | -16 | -2.11% |
| 2019 | 727 | -16 | -2.15% |
| 2020 | 707 | -20 | -2.75% |
| 2021 | 691 | -16 | -2.26% |
| 2022 | 675 | -16 | -2.32% |