West Alton, Missouri Population 2022
West Alton is a city located in St. Charles County Missouri. West Alton has a 2020 population of 518. West Alton is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 523 in 2010.
The average household income in West Alton is $70,533 with a poverty rate of 5.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $505 per month, and the median house value is $104,700. The median age in West Alton is 43.3 years, 43.3 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
West Alton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Altonwas:
- White: 97.68%
- Two or more races: 2.32%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 97.68% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.32% |
West Alton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 178 | 2.18 | 80.3 |
| Non Family | 70 | 1.23 | 80 |
| Married | 65 | 2.98 | 90.8 |
| Female | 34 | 2.24 | 55.9 |
| Male | 9 | 3.56 | 100 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 7.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 8.49% |
| High School Graduate | 124 | 38.99% |
| Some College | 81 | 25.47% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 5.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 11.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 2.83% |
West Alton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 309 | 259 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.24%.
West Alton Language by Age
West Alton Language
99.19% of West Alton residents speak only English, while 0.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
5.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.80%
Male Poverty Rate
4.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Alton
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Alton is White, with 6.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Alton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.24%.
West Alton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
West Alton Married by Age and Sex
West Alton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
West Alton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 10.00% |
West Alton Veterans by Education
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
68.30%
Born in West Alton
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of West Alton residents were born in the United States, with 68.30% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 518 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 521 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 524 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 527 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 530 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 530 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 531 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 529 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 529 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 527 | 4 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 523 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 522 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 523 | 0.00% |