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Alto Overview

659
TOTAL POPULATION
261
MALE POPULATION
398
FEMALE POPULATION
65.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
152.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$120,225
PER CAPITA INCOME
$221,912
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$216,495
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
370
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Alto

The most populous races in Alto are White / Caucasian (549 | 83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (67 | 10.2%), and Two or more Races (61 | 9.3%).
Race in Alto
Race# Population% Population
Asian314.7%
Black / African American121.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6710.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian54983.3%
Two or more Races619.3%
Some other Race60.9%
Total659100.0%

Ancestry in Alto

The most populous ancestries reported in Alto are English (167 | 25.3%), Irish (138 | 20.9%), Swiss (64 | 9.7%), Central American (61 | 9.3%), and Guatemalan (61 | 9.3%), together accounting for 74.5% of all Alto residents.
Ancestry in Alto
Ancestry# Population% Population
Arab375.6%
British142.1%
Central American619.3%
Danish142.1%
Dutch101.5%
Egyptian375.6%
English16725.3%
French91.4%
French Canadian91.4%
German213.2%
Guatemalan619.3%
Hungarian91.4%
Indian (Asian)314.7%
Irish13820.9%
Italian517.7%
Mexican60.9%
Russian152.3%
Swiss649.7%
Welsh121.8%
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Immigrants in Alto

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alto came from Central America (36 | 5.5%), Latin America (36 | 5.5%), Guatemala (30 | 4.5%), Europe (23 | 3.5%), and Northern Europe (23 | 3.5%), together accounting for 22.4% of all Alto residents.
Immigrants in Alto
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada91.4%
Central America365.5%
Europe233.5%
Guatemala304.5%
Latin America365.5%
Mexico60.9%
Northern Europe233.5%
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Sex and Age in Alto

Sex and Age in Alto

The most populous age groups in Alto are 30 to 34 Years (66 | 25.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (152 | 38.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alto
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Years19 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years32 (12.3%)24 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years21 (8.1%)31 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years66 (25.3%)46 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)14 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Years9 (3.5%)19 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years30 (11.5%)30 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years9 (3.5%)39 (9.8%)
55 to 59 Years37 (14.2%)152 (38.2%)
60 to 64 Years14 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years9 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years15 (5.8%)21 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)14 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alto

Median Family Size in Alto

Median Family Size in Alto
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple160 (69.0%)2.69
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother72 (31.0%)2.29
Total Families232 (100.0%)2.57

Median Household Size in Alto

Median Household Size in Alto
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple160 (54.2%)2.69
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother72 (24.4%)2.29
Non-family63 (21.4%)-
Total Households295 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alto

Out of a total of 295 households in Alto, 232 (78.6%) are family households, while 63 (21.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 124, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 63.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alto
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-63 (21.4%)
2-Person Households124 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households54 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households54 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (78.6%)63 (21.4%)

Female Fertility in Alto

Fertility by Age in Alto

Female Fertility by Age in Alto
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 Alto

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alto
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 Alto

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alto
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 Alto

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alto
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 Alto

Income Overview in Alto

Per Capita Income in Alto is $120,225, while median incomes of families and households are $221,912 and $216,495 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income659$120,225
Median Family Income232$221,912
Mean Family Income232$295,880
Median Household Income295$216,495
Mean Household Income295$258,903
Income Deficit232$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6590.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)659100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6590.43

Earnings by Sex in Alto

Earnings by Sex in Alto
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male165 (43.2%)$156,307
Female217 (56.8%)$0
Total382 (100.0%)$121,806

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alto

The most common earnings brackets in Alto are $100,000+ for men (127 | 77.0%) and $100,000+ for women (103 | 47.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alto
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)14 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (7.3%)46 (21.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)30 (13.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)6 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)9 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99911 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)9 (4.2%)
$100,000+127 (77.0%)103 (47.5%)
Total165 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alto

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alto
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$156,193$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$156,307$0

Family Income in Alto

Family Income Brackets in Alto

According to the Alto family income data, there are 175 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 75.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Alto
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993012.9%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999156.5%
$75,000 to $99,999125.2%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+17575.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alto

4-person families (54 | 23.3%) account for the highest median family income in Alto with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (124 | 53.4%) have the highest median income of $107,962 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alto
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families124 (53.4%)$215,924
3-Person Families54 (23.3%)$0
4-Person Families54 (23.3%)$250,001
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total232 (100.0%)$221,912

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alto

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alto
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner114 (49.1%)$250,001
2 Earners118 (50.9%)$216,739
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total232 (100.0%)$221,912

Household Income in Alto

Household Income Brackets in Alto

With 175 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Alto, accounting for 59.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Alto
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993010.2%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999299.8%
$75,000 to $99,999124.1%
$100,000 to $149,9993913.2%
$150,000 to $199,999103.4%
$200,000+17559.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alto

The median household income in Alto is $216,495, with the highest median household income of $221,912 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 196 households (66.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alto
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years55 (18.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years196 (66.4%)$221,912
65+ Years44 (14.9%)$130,952
Total295 (100.0%)$216,495

Poverty in Alto

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alto

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alto
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alto

According to the poverty statistics in Alto, males aged 6 to 11 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 Alto
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years31 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years20 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
15 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years66 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years39 (100.0%)69 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years51 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alto

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alto
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alto

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alto
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 Alto

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alto
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
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%)

Employment Characteristics in Alto

Employment by Class of Employer in Alto

Among the 341 employed individuals in Alto, private company employees (195 | 57.2%), self-employed (incorporated) (96 | 28.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (23 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alto
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19557.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9628.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)236.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations92.6%
Local Government Employees185.3%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total341100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alto

According to the labor force statistics for Alto, out of the total population over 16 years of age (555), 66.7% or 370 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 29 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 112 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 38.9% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alto
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years36 (85.7%)14 (38.9%)
45 to 54 Years86 (79.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years113 (59.8%)15 (13.3%)
60 to 64 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (66.7%)29 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alto

According to labor force statistics for Alto, 77.6% of individuals (361) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (465) are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 29 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 100.0% or 50 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.3% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alto
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree98 (79.0%)18 (14.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher213 (73.2%)20 (7.0%)
Total361 (77.6%)37 (8.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alto

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alto are Community & Social Service (83 | 24.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (65 | 19.1%), Health Technologists (65 | 19.1%), Management (42 | 12.3%), and Legal Services & Support (42 | 12.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alto

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alto, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (78.6%), Business & Financial (31.6%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (21.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (91.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Management33 (78.6%)9 (21.4%)
Business & Financial12 (31.6%)26 (68.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 7 (8.4%)76 (91.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (21.9%)25 (78.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (13.9%)56 (86.2%)
Health Technologists9 (13.9%)56 (86.2%)
Total (Category)61 (26.8%)167 (73.3%)
Total (Overall)138 (40.5%)203 (59.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alto are , and Food Preparation & Serving (36 | 10.6%).
Services Occupations in Alto

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)138 (40.5%)203 (59.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alto are , and Sales & Related (77 | 22.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alto

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)138 (40.5%)203 (59.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alto

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)138 (40.5%)203 (59.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alto

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)138 (40.5%)203 (59.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alto

Employment Industries in Alto

The major employment industries in Alto include Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (75 | 22.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (65 | 19.1%), Information (42 | 12.3%), Professional & Scientific (33 | 9.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (30 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Alto

Employment Industries by Sex in Alto

The Alto industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (88.0%), and Retail Trade (64.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alto
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing66 (88.0%)9 (12.0%)
Professional & Scientific17 (51.5%)16 (48.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance9 (13.9%)56 (86.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total138 (40.5%)203 (59.5%)

Education in Alto

School Enrollment in Alto

The most common levels of schooling among the 127 students in Alto are high school (52 | 40.9%), middle school (44 | 34.6%), and elementary school (31 | 24.4%).
School Enrollment in Alto
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3124.4%
Middle School4434.6%
High School5240.9%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total127100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alto

Out of a total of 127 students who are enrolled in schools in Alto, 31 (24.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 96 (75.6%) 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 24 (42.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 52 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alto
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12 (63.2%)7 (36.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds32 (57.1%)24 (42.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds52 (100.0%)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%)
Total96 (75.6%)31 (24.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alto

Social sciences (86 | 29.5%), visual & performing arts (59 | 20.3%), multidisciplinary studies (46 | 15.8%), business (20 | 6.9%), and engineering (19 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 291 individuals in Alto who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alto
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics186.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural93.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences8629.5%
Engineering196.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies4615.8%
Science & Technology103.4%
Business206.9%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages155.1%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts5920.3%
Communications93.1%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total291100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alto

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alto

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alto are males with 3 vehicles (89, accounting for 64.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (55, making up 43.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alto
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)18 (8.9%)
2 Vehicles49 (35.5%)115 (56.7%)
3 Vehicles89 (64.5%)55 (27.1%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)15 (7.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)203 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alto

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alto are 30 to 34 minutes (66 commuters, 26.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (46 commuters, 18.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (41 commuters, 16.2%).
Commute Time in Alto
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes239.1%
5 to 9 Minutes176.7%
10 to 14 Minutes4116.2%
15 to 19 Minutes4618.2%
20 to 24 Minutes104.0%
25 to 29 Minutes166.3%
30 to 34 Minutes6626.1%
35 to 39 Minutes104.0%
40 to 44 Minutes249.5%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Alto

The most common commute times in Alto are 30 to 34 minutes (66 commuters, 47.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (30 commuters, 26.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alto
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14 (10.1%)9 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)17 (14.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes11 (8.0%)30 (26.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes28 (20.3%)18 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes9 (6.5%)7 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes66 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (20.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alto

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alto are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (82, 59.4%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (39, 33.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alto
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM82 (59.4%)18 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (7.2%)10 (8.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM26 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (13.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (8.0%)32 (27.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)39 (33.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alto

Occupancy by Ownership in Alto

Of the total 295 dwellings in Alto, owner-occupied units account for 151 (51.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 144 (48.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alto
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15151.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14448.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units295100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alto

Occupancy by Household Size in Alto
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6321.4%
2-Person Household12442.0%
3-Person Household5418.3%
4+ Person Household5418.3%
Total Housing Units295100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alto

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alto
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household45 (71.4%)18 (28.6%)
2-Person Household24 (19.4%)100 (80.6%)
3-Person Household54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household28 (51.8%)26 (48.1%)
Total Housing Units151 (51.2%)144 (48.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alto

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alto
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma28 (48.3%)30 (51.7%)
College/Associate Degree33 (55.0%)27 (45.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher90 (50.8%)87 (49.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alto

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alto
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4615.6%
35 to 44 Years93.0%
45 to 54 Years7525.4%
55 to 64 Years12141.0%
65 to 74 Years3010.2%
75 to 84 Years144.8%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total295100.0%

Housing Finances in Alto

Median Income by Occupancy in Alto

Median Income by Occupancy in Alto
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied151 (51.2%)$250,001
Renter-Occupied144 (48.8%)$215,489
Average295 (100.0%)$216,495

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alto

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alto
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)30 (20.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (9.3%)15 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (13.9%)18 (12.5%)
$150,000 or more104 (68.9%)81 (56.2%)
Total151 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alto

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alto
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)30 (20.8%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99921 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)9 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)15 (10.4%)
$3,000 or more118 (78.1%)90 (62.5%)
Total151 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alto

Housing Structures in Alto

Housing Structures in Alto
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18663.0%
Single Unit, Attached4615.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments186.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3010.2%
10 or more Apartments155.1%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total295100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alto

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alto
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached151 (81.2%)35 (18.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total151 (51.2%)144 (48.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alto

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alto
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms21 (13.9%)135 (93.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms87 (57.6%)9 (6.2%)
8 or more Rooms43 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total151 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alto

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alto
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas111 (73.5%)53 (36.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity33 (21.8%)91 (63.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total151 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alto

Household Vehicle Usage in Alto
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle35 (23.2%)33 (22.9%)
2 Vehicles90 (59.6%)47 (32.6%)
3 or more Vehicles26 (17.2%)64 (44.4%)
Total151 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alto

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alto

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12139
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alto

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alto
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)14 (10.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)125 (89.9%)
Total12 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alto

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alto
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (100.0%)14 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)21 (15.1%)
Total12 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alto

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alto
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x12 (100.0%)250,001 (179,856.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)12 (8.6%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)7 (5.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alto

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alto
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80012 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alto

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alto

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alto
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total659 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alto

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alto
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alto

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alto
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99961 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99943 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over522 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alto

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alto
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)127 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)112 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)108 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)203 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total59 (8.9%)659 (100.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alto

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alto
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 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alto

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alto: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alto: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alto: <span>Cognitive 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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alto: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alto: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Alto

Computing Device Access in Alto

Computing Device Access in Alto
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28395.9%
Smartphone28395.9%
Tablet21673.2%
No Computing Device124.1%
Total295100.0%

Internet Access in Alto

Internet Access in Alto
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home28395.9%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet124.1%
Total295100.0%

Alto Summary

Alto, California is a small unincorporated community located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Placer County, California. It is situated at an elevation of 2,400 feet (731 m) and is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Sacramento. The population of Alto as of the 2010 census was 1,845.

Geography

Alto is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Placer County, California. It is situated at an elevation of 2,400 feet (731 m) and is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Sacramento. The community is surrounded by rolling hills and is bordered by the American River to the north and the Bear River to the south. The area is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

Economy

Alto’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The area is home to several wineries, including the award-winning Naggiar Vineyards. The community is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The area is also popular with outdoor enthusiasts, who come to enjoy the nearby hiking trails, fishing spots, and camping sites.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Alto had a population of 1,845. The racial makeup of the community was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Alto was $50,938, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the community was $22,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Alto, California is a small unincorporated community located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Placer County, California. It is situated at an elevation of 2,400 feet (731 m) and is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Sacramento. The population of Alto as of the 2010 census was 1,845. The economy of Alto is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. The racial makeup of the community was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. The median income for a household in Alto was $50,938, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Alto is a small but vibrant community that offers a unique blend of rural and urban living.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Alto?
Total Population of Alto is 659.
What is the Total Male Population of Alto?
Total Male Population of Alto is 261.
What is the Total Female Population of Alto?
Total Female Population of Alto is 398.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alto?
There are 65.58 Males per 100 Females in Alto.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alto?
There are 152.49 Females per 100 Males in Alto.
What is the Median Population Age in Alto?
Median Population Age in Alto is 48.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alto
Average Family Size in Alto is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alto
Average Household Size in Alto is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alto?
Per Capita income in Alto is $120,225.
What is the Median Family Income in Alto?
Median Family Income in Alto is $221,912.
What is the Median Household income in Alto?
Median Household Income in Alto is $216,495.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alto?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alto is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alto?
There are 370 People in the Labor Forcein in Alto.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alto?
66.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Alto.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alto?
Unemployment Rate in Alto is 7.8%.