Alta, CA

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Alta Overview

652
TOTAL POPULATION
340
MALE POPULATION
312
FEMALE POPULATION
108.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.76
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$77,224
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,806
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$89,152
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.59
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
406
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Alta

The most populous races in Alta are White / Caucasian (571 | 87.6%), Some other Race (50 | 7.7%), and Two or more Races (26 | 4.0%).
Race in Alta
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American50.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino192.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian57187.6%
Two or more Races264.0%
Some other Race507.7%
Total652100.0%

Ancestry in Alta

The most populous ancestries reported in Alta are German (80 | 12.3%), American (75 | 11.5%), English (54 | 8.3%), Italian (43 | 6.6%), and European (40 | 6.1%), together accounting for 44.8% of all Alta residents.
Ancestry in Alta
Ancestry# Population% Population
American7511.5%
British132.0%
English548.3%
European406.1%
French91.4%
German8012.3%
Irish253.8%
Italian436.6%
Lithuanian30.5%
Norwegian203.1%
Polish30.5%
Spanish192.9%
Ukrainian30.5%
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Immigrants in Alta

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alta came from Asia (21 | 3.2%), Philippines (21 | 3.2%), South Eastern Asia (21 | 3.2%), Europe (7 | 1.1%), and England (4 | 0.6%), together accounting for 11.3% of all Alta residents.
Immigrants in Alta
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia213.2%
Eastern Europe30.5%
England40.6%
Europe71.1%
Northern Europe40.6%
Philippines213.2%
Russia30.5%
South Eastern Asia213.2%
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Sex and Age in Alta

Sex and Age in Alta

The most populous age groups in Alta are 20 to 24 Years (53 | 15.6%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (65 | 20.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (2.6%)4 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Years17 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years3 (0.9%)26 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years53 (15.6%)16 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years13 (3.8%)22 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years19 (5.6%)13 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years11 (3.2%)16 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years12 (3.5%)6 (1.9%)
45 to 49 Years18 (5.3%)36 (11.5%)
50 to 54 Years51 (15.0%)32 (10.3%)
55 to 59 Years27 (7.9%)65 (20.8%)
60 to 64 Years21 (6.2%)26 (8.3%)
65 to 69 Years42 (12.3%)26 (8.3%)
70 to 74 Years25 (7.3%)6 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years9 (2.6%)7 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over10 (2.9%)11 (3.5%)
Total340 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alta

Median Family Size in Alta

Median Family Size in Alta
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple192 (98.5%)2.76
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother3 (1.5%)2.33
Total Families195 (100.0%)2.75

Median Household Size in Alta

Median Household Size in Alta
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple192 (68.8%)2.84
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother3 (1.1%)3.67
Non-family84 (30.1%)-
Total Households279 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alta

Out of a total of 279 households in Alta, 195 (69.9%) are family households, while 84 (30.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 115, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 84.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alta
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-84 (30.1%)
2-Person Households115 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households50 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households17 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households9 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (69.9%)84 (30.1%)

Female Fertility in Alta

Fertility by Age in Alta

Female Fertility by Age in Alta
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alta

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alta
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Alta

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alta
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alta

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alta
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Alta

Income Overview in Alta

Per Capita Income in Alta is $77,224, while median incomes of families and households are $96,806 and $89,152 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income652$77,224
Median Family Income195$96,806
Mean Family Income195$228,596
Median Household Income279$89,152
Mean Household Income279$174,745
Income Deficit195$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)65240.72%
Wage / Income Gap ($)65259.28¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6520.59

Earnings by Sex in Alta

Average Earnings in Alta are $49,000, $62,054 for men and $36,786 for women, a difference of 40.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Alta
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male218 (53.4%)$62,054
Female190 (46.6%)$36,786
Total408 (100.0%)$49,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alta

The most common earnings brackets in Alta are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (57 | 26.2%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (38 | 20.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alta
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)21 (11.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)17 (8.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)15 (7.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)4 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)21 (11.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99957 (26.2%)3 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (4.1%)35 (18.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)10 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9994 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99932 (14.7%)38 (20.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (1.8%)19 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+50 (22.9%)3 (1.6%)
Total218 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alta

Average earnings in Alta are $81,406 for men and $37,857 for women, a difference of 53.5%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,375, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $90,375. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $39,524, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $27,917.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alta
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$90,375$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$81,406$37,857

Family Income in Alta

Family Income Brackets in Alta

According to the Alta family income data, there are 64 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Alta
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99942.1%
$15,000 to $24,99942.1%
$25,000 to $34,99942.1%
$35,000 to $49,99931.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992512.8%
$75,000 to $99,9996432.8%
$100,000 to $149,9994623.6%
$150,000 to $199,99994.6%
$200,000+3618.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alta

3-person families (51 | 26.2%) account for the highest median family income in Alta with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (51 | 26.2%) have the highest median income of $83,334 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alta
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families118 (60.5%)$88,839
3-Person Families51 (26.2%)$250,001
4-Person Families22 (11.3%)$124,444
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families4 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total195 (100.0%)$96,806

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alta

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alta
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners42 (21.5%)$79,167
1 Earner26 (13.3%)$0
2 Earners91 (46.7%)$90,179
3+ Earners36 (18.5%)$0
Total195 (100.0%)$96,806

Household Income in Alta

Household Income Brackets in Alta

With 83 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Alta, accounting for 29.7% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Alta
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00051.8%
$10,000 to $14,99941.4%
$15,000 to $24,999196.8%
$25,000 to $34,999155.4%
$35,000 to $49,999248.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993813.6%
$75,000 to $99,9998329.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994315.4%
$150,000 to $199,999124.3%
$200,000+3612.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alta

The median household income in Alta is $89,152, with the highest median household income of $93,092 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 53 households (19.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alta
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years53 (19.0%)$93,092
45 to 64 Years150 (53.8%)$88,929
65+ Years76 (27.2%)$61,944
Total279 (100.0%)$89,152

Poverty in Alta

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alta

With 6.5% poverty level for males and 4.2% for females among the residents of Alta, 75 year old and over males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (21.0%) and 4 females (30.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
25 to 34 Years5 (15.6%)1 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)3 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years11 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (21.0%)3 (16.7%)
Total22 (6.5%)13 (4.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alta

According to the poverty statistics in Alta, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (100.0%)9 (69.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years53 (100.0%)14 (87.5%)
25 to 34 Years27 (84.4%)34 (97.1%)
35 to 44 Years23 (100.0%)19 (86.4%)
45 to 54 Years58 (84.1%)68 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years48 (100.0%)91 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years65 (97.0%)32 (100.0%)
75 Years and over15 (78.9%)15 (83.3%)
Total318 (93.5%)299 (95.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alta

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alta show that 2.1% or 4 of the total 192 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.3%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alta
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children24 (85.7%)4 (14.3%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (97.9%)4 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alta

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alta
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alta

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alta
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Alta

Employment by Class of Employer in Alta

Among the 381 employed individuals in Alta, private company employees (221 | 58.0%), state government employees (48 | 12.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (39 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alta
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees22158.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)153.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3910.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations307.9%
Local Government Employees195.0%
State Government Employees4812.6%
Federal Government Employees92.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total381100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alta

According to the labor force statistics for Alta, out of the total population over 16 years of age (593), 68.5% or 406 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 32 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 34.6% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alta
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years67 (97.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years29 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years32 (100.0%)9 (28.1%)
35 to 44 Years39 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years115 (83.9%)3 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years77 (83.7%)4 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years21 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (26.3%)9 (34.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (68.5%)25 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alta

According to labor force statistics for Alta, 80.7% of individuals (313) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (388) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 16 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 3 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.7% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alta
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma56 (80.0%)4 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree102 (73.9%)18 (12.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher152 (85.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (80.7%)20 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alta are Management (81 | 21.3%), Business & Financial (78 | 20.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (35 | 9.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (28 | 7.3%), and Community & Social Service (18 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alta, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Business & Financial (67.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Management34 (42.0%)47 (58.0%)
Business & Financial53 (67.9%)25 (32.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (22.2%)14 (77.8%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)105 (43.8%)135 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)207 (54.3%)174 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alta are Security & Protection (19 | 5.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (19 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 2.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (9 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Alta

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)35 (89.7%)4 (10.3%)
Total (Overall)207 (54.3%)174 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alta are Office & Administration (25 | 6.6%), and Sales & Related (23 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alta

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (17.4%)19 (82.6%)
Office & Administration9 (36.0%)16 (64.0%)
Total (Category)13 (27.1%)35 (72.9%)
Total (Overall)207 (54.3%)174 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alta are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (42 | 11.0%), Construction & Extraction (5 | 1.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alta

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)207 (54.3%)174 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alta are , and Transportation (3 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alta

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)207 (54.3%)174 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alta

Employment Industries in Alta

The major employment industries in Alta include Health Care & Social Assistance (139 | 36.5%), Public Administration (52 | 13.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (31 | 8.1%), Finance & Insurance (25 | 6.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (23 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in Alta

Employment Industries by Sex in Alta

The Alta industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (84.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alta
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
Manufacturing3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (17.4%)19 (82.6%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance4 (16.0%)21 (84.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific9 (39.1%)14 (60.9%)
Enterprise Management9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance80 (57.6%)59 (42.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (29.0%)22 (71.0%)
Public Administration52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (54.3%)174 (45.7%)

Education in Alta

School Enrollment in Alta

The most common levels of schooling among the 42 students in Alta are middle school (21 | 50.0%), elementary school (14 | 33.3%), and nursery / preschool (4 | 9.5%).
School Enrollment in Alta
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool49.5%
Kindergarten37.1%
Elementary School1433.3%
Middle School2150.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total42100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alta

Out of a total of 42 students who are enrolled in schools in Alta, 3 (7.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 39 (92.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (14.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alta
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (92.9%)3 (7.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alta

Science & technology (77 | 35.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (54 | 25.1%), literature & languages (27 | 12.6%), social sciences (19 | 8.8%), and business (12 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 215 individuals in Alta who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alta
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics20.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5425.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology41.9%
Social Sciences198.8%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology7735.8%
Business125.6%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages2712.6%
Liberal Arts & History73.3%
Visual & Performing Arts52.3%
Communications41.9%
Arts & Humanities41.9%
Total215100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alta

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alta

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alta are males with 3 vehicles (152, accounting for 73.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (103, making up 87.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alta
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (4.3%)9 (5.2%)
1 Vehicle34 (16.4%)7 (4.0%)
2 Vehicles3 (1.5%)21 (12.1%)
3 Vehicles152 (73.4%)103 (59.2%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)10 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles9 (4.3%)24 (13.8%)
Total207 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alta

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alta are 30 to 34 minutes (75 commuters, 28.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (51 commuters, 19.4%), and 90 or more minutes (42 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in Alta
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes228.4%
10 to 14 Minutes2810.6%
15 to 19 Minutes83.0%
20 to 24 Minutes249.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes7528.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes5119.4%
60 to 89 Minutes134.9%
90 or more Minutes4216.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Alta

The most common commute times in Alta are 30 to 34 minutes (52 commuters, 40.9%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (25 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alta
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes4 (3.2%)18 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes20 (15.8%)8 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (3.2%)4 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes52 (40.9%)23 (16.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes26 (20.5%)25 (18.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (2.4%)10 (7.3%)
90 or more Minutes18 (14.2%)24 (17.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alta

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alta are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (36, 28.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (61, 44.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alta
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19 (15.0%)15 (11.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)34 (25.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM14 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (3.2%)61 (44.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (7.1%)9 (6.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alta

Occupancy by Ownership in Alta

Of the total 279 dwellings in Alta, owner-occupied units account for 256 (91.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 23 (8.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alta
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25691.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units238.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units279100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alta

Occupancy by Household Size in Alta
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8430.1%
2-Person Household11541.2%
3-Person Household5017.9%
4+ Person Household3010.7%
Total Housing Units279100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alta

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household68 (80.9%)16 (19.1%)
2-Person Household115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household47 (94.0%)3 (6.0%)
4+ Person Household26 (86.7%)4 (13.3%)
Total Housing Units256 (91.8%)23 (8.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alta

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
High School Diploma46 (83.6%)9 (16.4%)
College/Associate Degree88 (88.9%)11 (11.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alta

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alta
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3612.9%
35 to 44 Years176.1%
45 to 54 Years8028.7%
55 to 64 Years7025.1%
65 to 74 Years5319.0%
75 to 84 Years93.2%
85 Years and Over145.0%
Total279100.0%

Housing Finances in Alta

Median Income by Occupancy in Alta

Median Income by Occupancy in Alta
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied256 (91.8%)$89,911
Renter-Occupied23 (8.2%)$53,750
Average279 (100.0%)$89,152

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alta

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alta
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (3.1%)7 (30.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (9.8%)13 (56.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99983 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99943 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more45 (17.6%)3 (13.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alta

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alta
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49923 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7997 (2.7%)7 (30.4%)
$800 to $99939 (15.2%)4 (17.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49958 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99930 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49929 (11.3%)3 (13.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99931 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more39 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alta

Housing Structures in Alta

Housing Structures in Alta
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached27096.8%
Single Unit, Attached93.2%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total279100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alta

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alta
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached247 (91.5%)23 (8.5%)
Single Unit, Attached9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (91.8%)23 (8.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alta

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alta
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (30.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (2.7%)3 (13.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms128 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms81 (31.6%)9 (39.1%)
8 or more Rooms40 (15.6%)4 (17.4%)
Total256 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alta

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alta
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas164 (64.1%)12 (52.2%)
Electricity22 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels61 (23.8%)11 (47.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alta

Household Vehicle Usage in Alta
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle37 (14.4%)10 (43.5%)
2 Vehicles30 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles177 (69.1%)13 (56.5%)
Total256 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alta

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alta

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units73183
Median Property Value$702,600$345,200
Median Household Income$132,188$18
Monthly Housing Costs$906$39
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alta

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alta
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)82 (44.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99913 (17.8%)41 (22.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99929 (39.7%)19 (10.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99931 (42.5%)41 (22.4%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total73 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alta

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alta
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (6.9%)4 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9998 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (4.1%)8 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)12 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (5.5%)24 (13.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)21 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (35.6%)83 (45.4%)
$150,000 or more27 (37.0%)17 (9.3%)
Total73 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alta

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alta
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x27 (37.0%)88,438 (48,326.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)9 (4.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (12.3%)45 (24.6%)
4.0x or more37 (50.7%)13 (7.1%)
Total73 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alta

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alta
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (16.4%)3 (1.6%)
$800 to $1,49961 (83.6%)17 (9.3%)
Total73 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alta
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years94 (68.6%)43 (31.4%)
55 to 64 Years130 (93.5%)9 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total600 (92.0%)52 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alta
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alta
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00039 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99925 (54.3%)21 (45.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99967 (88.2%)9 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999142 (88.7%)18 (11.3%)
$100,000 and over315 (98.8%)4 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alta

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alta
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 612 (75.0%)7 (43.8%)
6 to 18 Years16 (37.2%)39 (90.7%)
19 to 25 Years55 (75.3%)18 (24.7%)
25 to 34 Years14 (22.2%)54 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years10 (22.2%)42 (93.3%)
45 to 54 Years14 (10.2%)85 (62.0%)
55 to 64 Years33 (23.7%)113 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)44 (44.4%)
75 Years and over37 (100.0%)24 (64.9%)
Total290 (44.5%)426 (65.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alta

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (15.4%)
18 to 34 Years19 (22.4%)2 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years9 (6.4%)20 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (23.9%)4 (12.5%)
75 Years and over10 (52.6%)11 (61.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alta

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alta: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years12 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (42.1%)8 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alta: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (17.9%)4 (12.5%)
75 Years and over2 (10.5%)3 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alta: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (15.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (10.5%)3 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alta: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.6%)11 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (11.9%)4 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alta: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (16.7%)

Technology Access in Alta

Computing Device Access in Alta

Computing Device Access in Alta
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22681.0%
Smartphone23885.3%
Tablet16358.4%
No Computing Device134.7%
Total279100.0%

Internet Access in Alta

Internet Access in Alta
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home19469.5%
Cellular Data Only4315.4%
Satellite Internet6523.3%
No Internet279.7%
Total279100.0%

Alta Summary

Alta, California is a small unincorporated community located in Placer County, California. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, approximately 30 miles northeast of Sacramento. The town is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet and is surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest. Alta is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and camping.

Geography

Alta is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, approximately 30 miles northeast of Sacramento. The town is situated at an elevation of 4,000 feet and is surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest. The area is characterized by steep terrain, with the highest peak in the area being Mount Lincoln at 8,717 feet. The climate in Alta is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid-70s in the summer.

Economy

Alta’s economy is largely based on tourism and recreation. The town is a popular destination for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and camping. The area is also home to several resorts, including the Alta Sierra Ski Resort and the Alta Sierra Country Club. Additionally, the town is home to several restaurants, shops, and other businesses that cater to visitors.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Alta had a population of 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. The median household income in Alta was $50,972, and the median family income was $58,958.

Conclusion

Alta, California is a small unincorporated community located in Placer County, California. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, approximately 30 miles northeast of Sacramento. The town is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet and is surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest. Alta is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and camping. The economy of Alta is largely based on tourism and recreation, and the town is home to several resorts, restaurants, shops, and other businesses. As of the 2010 census, Alta had a population of 1,845, with a median household income of $50,972.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Alta?
Total Population of Alta is 652.
What is the Total Male Population of Alta?
Total Male Population of Alta is 340.
What is the Total Female Population of Alta?
Total Female Population of Alta is 312.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alta?
There are 108.97 Males per 100 Females in Alta.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alta?
There are 91.76 Females per 100 Males in Alta.
What is the Median Population Age in Alta?
Median Population Age in Alta is 51.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alta
Average Family Size in Alta is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alta
Average Household Size in Alta is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alta?
Per Capita income in Alta is $77,224.
What is the Median Family Income in Alta?
Median Family Income in Alta is $96,806.
What is the Median Household income in Alta?
Median Household Income in Alta is $89,152.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alta?
Income or Wage Gap in Alta is 40.7%.
Women in Alta earn 59.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alta?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alta is 0.59.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alta?
There are 406 People in the Labor Forcein in Alta.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alta?
68.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Alta.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alta?
Unemployment Rate in Alta is 6.2%.