West Alton is a city located in Missouri. With a 2020 population of 528, it is the 463rd largest city in Missouri and the 13071st largest city in the United States. West Alton is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually but its population has increased by 1.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 522 in 2010. West Alton reached it's highest population of 531 in 2016. Spanning over 37 miles, West Alton has a population density of 18 people per square mile.
The average household income in West Alton is $66,179 with a poverty rate of 12.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $883 per month, and the median house value is $95,000. The median age in West Alton is 43 years, 43.7 years for males, and 39.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 134.8 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Alton was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 94.44% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 3.17% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.38% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 181 | 2.09 | 72.4 |
| Non Family | 79 | 1.34 | 65.8 |
| Married | 67 | 2.82 | 82.1 |
| Female | 27 | 2.26 | 59.3 |
| Male | 8 | 2.75 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 8.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 11.11% |
| High School Graduate | 139 | 45.42% |
| Some College | 54 | 17.65% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 4.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 10.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.63% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 236 | 37 |
| Multiple Races | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.46%.
97.53% of West Alton residents speak only English, while 2.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 48 | 13.45% |
12.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.90%
Male Poverty Rate
12.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Alton is White, with 13.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Alton is White, with 13.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.48%.
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 10.58% |
12.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
100.00% of West Alton residents were born in the United States, with 72.49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 528 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 529 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 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% |