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Alturas

County:
Modoc County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.839
State:
California

Alturas is a city located in Modoc County, California. Alturas has a 2026 population of 2,628. It is also the county seat of Modoc County. Alturas is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -2.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,700 in 2020.

The median household income in Alturas is $59,896 with a poverty rate of 18.04%. The median age in Alturas is 45.3 years: 47.7 years for males, and 42.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.2 males.

2.6K
Total Population
926
Density (mi²)
-12 -0.45%
Growth

Alturas Population

Alturas Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,628-12-0.45%
20252,640-12-0.45%
20242,652-21-0.79%
20232,673-20-0.74%
20222,693-11-0.41%
20212,70440.15%
20202,700-8-0.3%
20192,575451.78%
20182,530-19-0.75%
20172,549-42-1.62%
20162,591-40-1.52%
20152,631-8-0.3%
20142,639-13-0.49%
20132,652-67-2.46%
20122,719-57-2.05%
20112,776-61-2.15%
20102,837100.35%
20002,892-339-10.49%
19903,2312066.81%
19803,0252268.07%
19702,799-20-0.71%
19602,81900%
19502,81972934.88%
19402,090-248-10.61%
19302,3381,359138.82%
1920979636.88%
1910916768518.92%
188014800%

Median Age

Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 47.7 years

Alturas Adults

There are 2,170 adults, (625 of whom are seniors) in Alturas.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,530 (57.1%)
Male: 1,151 (42.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Alturas includes 74.56% White, 7.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,99974.56%
Two or more races42615.89%
Other race1997.42%
Native American431.6%
Black or African American140.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2388.88%
Other race1626.04%
White883.28%
Native American170.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,91171.28%
Two or more races1887.01%
Other race371.38%
Native American260.97%
Black or African American140.52%

Alturas Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Alturas ' average per capita income is $37,467. Household income levels show a median of $59,896. The poverty rate stands at 18.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$75,048-
Families$68,917$100,581
Households$59,896$79,688
Non Families$28,750$40,958

$37,467

Average Income

$59,896

Median Household Income

18.04%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)