Alto is a town located in Habersham County Georgia. Alto has a 2024 population of 1,005. Alto is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 3.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 969 in 2020.
The average household income in Alto is $68,656 with a poverty rate of 9.56%. The median age in Alto is 30.3 years: 27.1 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 736 | 55.42% |
| Other race | 424 | 31.93% |
| Asian | 137 | 10.32% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 2.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 327 | 4.06 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 200 | 4.32 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.18 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Male | 33 | 8.24 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 32 | 3.72 | 18.8 | 81.3 |
4.54
Average Family Size
4.06
Average Household Size
70.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 3.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 8.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.78% |
| High School Graduate | 187 | 25.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 282 | 38.68% |
| Some College | 89 | 12.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 369 | 112 | 37 |
| White | 266 | 195 | 29 |
| Other Race | 216 | 62 | 39 |
| Asian | 67 | 45 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 18.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $102,935 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,295 | $45,804 | $22,262 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,318 | $34,667 | $25,083 |
| Overall | $32,708 | $45,000 | $26,792 |
| Some College | $32,375 | $46,719 | $30,357 |
$32,708
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$26,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.25% of Alto residents speak only English, while 63.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 413 | 121 | 29.3% |
| Asian | 137 | 4 | 2.92% |
| Multiple | 31 | 2 | 6.45% |
9.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.02%
Male Poverty Rate
9.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alto is White, with 29.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alto is Asian, with 2.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| High School | 3.74% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 3.97% |
| Male Employed | 1.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,639 | $73,311 |
| Households | $59,375 | $68,656 |
| Married Families | $77,557 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,708 | $29,134 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 4.75% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 32% |
| Asian | 7 | 10.45% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.21% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.04%
Born in Alto
67.47%
Native Born
32.53%
Foreign Born
24.4%
Non Citizen
8.13%
Naturalized
67.47% of Alto residents were born in the United States, with 59.04% having been born in Georgia. 24.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,050 | 9 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 1,041 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 1,032 | 9 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 1,023 | 9 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 1,014 | 9 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 1,005 | 9 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 996 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 992 | 15 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 977 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 969 | -235 | -19.52% |
| 2019 | 1,204 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 1,200 | 7 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 1,193 | 11 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 1,182 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 1,177 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,177 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 1,172 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 1,171 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 1,178 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 1,184 | 0 | 0% |