West Alton, Missouri Population 2024

347

West Alton is a city located in St. Charles County Missouri. West Alton has a 2024 population of 347. West Alton is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 357 in 2020.

The average household income in West Alton is $100,510 with a poverty rate of 1.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Alton is 36.4 years, 36.9 years for males, and 34 years for females.

West Alton Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Alton was:

  • White: 97.66%
  • Black or African American: 1.36%
  • Two or more races: 0.97%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
28.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
12.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-2.8% (-10)
The current population of West Alton, Missouri is 347 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 357.

West Alton, Missouri Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White50197.66%
Black or African American71.36%
Two or more races50.97%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

West Alton Population by Race

West Alton Population Pyramid 2024

West Alton Median Age

36.4

Total

36.9

Male

34

Female

West Alton Adults

There are 383 adults, (53 of whom are seniors) in West Alton.

West Alton Age Dependency

55.5

Age Dependency Ratio

16.1

Old Age Dependency Ratio

39.4

Child Dependency Ratio

West Alton Sex Ratio

Female26451.46%
Male24948.54%

West Alton Population by Age

West Alton Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All17138614
Married1063.789.610.4
Non Family401.2387.512.5
Female152.646.753.3
Male103.31000

3.5

Average Family Size

3

Average Household Size

86.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Alton Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Alton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Alton Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 40%.

West Alton Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$43,438

Average Earnings

$60,625

Average Male

$39,091

Average Female

West Alton Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Alton Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Alton Language

99.6% of West Alton residents speak only English, while 0.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.4% of the population.

West Alton Language

West Alton Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White50181.6%

1.56%

Overall Poverty Rate

2.01%

Male Poverty Rate

1.14%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Alton

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Alton is White, with 1.6% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Alton is White, with 1.6% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.48%.

West Alton Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Some College3.36%
High School2.94%
Less Than 9th Grade0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

West Alton Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

West Alton Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Alton Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Alton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

57.0%

Overall Marriage Rate

60.9%

Male Marriage Rate

53.3%

Female Marriage Rate

West Alton Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Alton Marriage

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 55-64.

West Alton Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Alton Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

31

Number of Veterans

29

Male Veterans

2

Female Veterans

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West Alton Veterans by War

count

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West Alton Veterans by Age

count

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West Alton Veterans by Race

West Alton Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

9.68%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Alton Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

72.8%

Labor Force Participation

69.7%

Employment Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

West Alton Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Alton Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Alton Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

80.51%

Born in West Alton

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of West Alton residents were born in the United States, with 80.51% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

West Alton Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029334-3-0.89%
2028337-2-0.59%
2027339-3-0.88%
2026342-2-0.58%
2025344-3-0.86%
2024347-2-0.57%
2023349-3-0.85%
2022352-4-1.12%
2021356-1-0.28%
2020357-170-32.26%
2019527-3-0.57%
201853000%
2017530-1-0.19%
201653120.38%
201552900%
201452920.38%
201352740.76%
201252310.19%
2011522-1-0.19%
201052300%

West Alton Population by Year