Monte Alto, TX

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Monte Alto Overview

1,666
TOTAL POPULATION
787
MALE POPULATION
879
FEMALE POPULATION
89.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,840
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,020
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,115
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
756
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Monte Alto Area Codes

Race in Monte Alto

The most populous races in Monte Alto are Hispanic or Latino (1,666 | 100.0%), White / Caucasian (928 | 55.7%), and Two or more Races (559 | 33.6%).
Race in Monte Alto
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,666100.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian92855.7%
Two or more Races55933.6%
Some other Race17910.7%
Total1,666100.0%

Ancestry in Monte Alto

The most populous ancestries reported in Monte Alto are Mexican (1,629 | 97.8%), and Italian (7 | 0.4%), together accounting for 98.2% of all Monte Alto residents.
Ancestry in Monte Alto
Ancestry# Population% Population
Italian70.4%
Mexican1,62997.8%
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Immigrants in Monte Alto

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Monte Alto came from Central America (294 | 17.6%), Latin America (294 | 17.6%), and Mexico (294 | 17.6%), together accounting for 52.9% of all Monte Alto residents.
Immigrants in Monte Alto
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America29417.6%
Latin America29417.6%
Mexico29417.6%
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Sex and Age in Monte Alto

Sex and Age in Monte Alto

The most populous age groups in Monte Alto are 15 to 19 Years (168 | 21.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (142 | 16.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Monte Alto
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (6.9%)64 (7.3%)
5 to 9 Years14 (1.8%)81 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Years41 (5.2%)46 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years168 (21.3%)44 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years25 (3.2%)142 (16.2%)
25 to 29 Years54 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years9 (1.1%)40 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Years30 (3.8%)70 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years15 (1.9%)23 (2.6%)
45 to 49 Years48 (6.1%)38 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years39 (5.0%)128 (14.6%)
55 to 59 Years112 (14.2%)32 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years8 (1.0%)8 (0.9%)
65 to 69 Years102 (13.0%)110 (12.5%)
70 to 74 Years45 (5.7%)10 (1.1%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)32 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years23 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (1.3%)
Total787 (100.0%)879 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Monte Alto

Median Family Size in Monte Alto

The median family size in Monte Alto is 3.67 persons per family, with single male/father families (10 | 2.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.9 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (219 | 53.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.14 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Monte Alto
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple219 (53.7%)3.14
Single Male/Father10 (2.5%)4.90
Single Female/Mother179 (43.9%)4.25
Total Families408 (100.0%)3.67

Median Household Size in Monte Alto

The median household size in Monte Alto is 3.06 persons per household, with single male/father households (10 | 1.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.9 persons per household. non-family households (136 | 25.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Monte Alto
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple219 (40.3%)3.14
Single Male/Father10 (1.8%)4.90
Single Female/Mother179 (32.9%)4.32
Non-family136 (25.0%)1.15
Total Households544 (100.0%)3.06

Household Size by Marriage Status in Monte Alto

Out of a total of 544 households in Monte Alto, 408 (75.0%) are family households, while 136 (25.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 123, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 116.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Monte Alto
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-116 (21.3%)
2-Person Households123 (22.6%)20 (3.7%)
3-Person Households94 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households102 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households80 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (75.0%)136 (25.0%)

Female Fertility in Monte Alto

Fertility by Age in Monte Alto

Average fertility rate in Monte Alto is 190.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 357.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Monte Alto
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years11 (14.5%)250.0
20 to 34 years65 (85.5%)357.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total76 (100.0%)190.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Monte Alto

38.2% of women with births (76) in Monte Alto are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Monte Alto
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years29 (44.6%)36 (55.4%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (38.2%)47 (61.8%)

Fertility by Education in Monte Alto

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Monte Alto
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School10 (13.2%)263.0
High School Diploma47 (61.8%)367.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree19 (25.0%)317.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total76 (100.0%)190.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Monte Alto

61.8% of women with births in Monte Alto are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Monte Alto
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (38.2%)47 (61.8%)

Income in Monte Alto

Income Overview in Monte Alto

Per Capita Income in Monte Alto is $17,840, while median incomes of families and households are $46,020 and $41,115 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,666$17,840
Median Family Income408$46,020
Mean Family Income408$60,186
Median Household Income544$41,115
Mean Household Income544$52,951
Income Deficit408$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,66619.33%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,66680.67¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6660.41

Earnings by Sex in Monte Alto

Average Earnings in Monte Alto are $21,512, $24,276 for men and $19,583 for women, a difference of 19.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Monte Alto
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male361 (48.6%)$24,276
Female381 (51.3%)$19,583
Total742 (100.0%)$21,512

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Monte Alto

The most common earnings brackets in Monte Alto are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (66 | 18.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (50 | 13.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Monte Alto
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less37 (10.2%)50 (13.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (3.3%)10 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49919 (5.3%)46 (12.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (1.9%)14 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)31 (8.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99966 (18.3%)22 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (2.8%)21 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49916 (4.4%)27 (7.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99919 (5.3%)9 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99944 (12.2%)36 (9.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (5.0%)17 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (1.9%)28 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99923 (6.4%)14 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99916 (4.4%)12 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)37 (9.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+12 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total361 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Monte Alto

Average earnings in Monte Alto are $26,042 for men and $22,176 for women, a difference of 14.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $34,091, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $17,750. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,214, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $11,371.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Monte Alto
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$17,750$0
High School Diploma$34,091$11,371
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$26,042$22,176

Family Income in Monte Alto

Family Income Brackets in Monte Alto

According to the Monte Alto family income data, there are 110 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Monte Alto
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000317.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999122.9%
$25,000 to $34,9999022.1%
$35,000 to $49,99911027.0%
$50,000 to $74,99910726.2%
$75,000 to $99,99971.7%
$100,000 to $149,999266.4%
$150,000 to $199,999143.4%
$200,000+112.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Monte Alto

2-person families (123 | 30.1%) account for the highest median family income in Monte Alto with $70,067 per family, while 2-person families (123 | 30.1%) have the highest median income of $35,034 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Monte Alto
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families123 (30.1%)$70,067
3-Person Families94 (23.0%)$46,711
4-Person Families109 (26.7%)$47,120
5-Person Families80 (19.6%)$27,300
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (0.5%)$0
Total408 (100.0%)$46,020

Family Income by Number of Earners in Monte Alto

The median family income in Monte Alto is $46,020, with families comprising no earners (77) having the highest median family income of $70,781, while families with 1 earner (135) have the lowest median family income of $34,063, accounting for 18.9% and 33.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Monte Alto
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners77 (18.9%)$70,781
1 Earner135 (33.1%)$34,063
2 Earners152 (37.2%)$45,326
3+ Earners44 (10.8%)$63,250
Total408 (100.0%)$46,020

Household Income in Monte Alto

Household Income Brackets in Monte Alto

With 142 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Monte Alto, accounting for 26.1% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (2.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Monte Alto
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000407.4%
$10,000 to $14,999203.7%
$15,000 to $24,999305.5%
$25,000 to $34,99914025.7%
$35,000 to $49,99914226.1%
$50,000 to $74,99910018.4%
$75,000 to $99,999213.9%
$100,000 to $149,999264.8%
$150,000 to $199,999142.6%
$200,000+112.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Monte Alto

The median household income in Monte Alto is $41,115, with the highest median household income of $62,875 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 177 households (32.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 24 households (4.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Monte Alto
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24 (4.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years133 (24.4%)$33,068
45 to 64 Years210 (38.6%)$37,778
65+ Years177 (32.5%)$62,875
Total544 (100.0%)$41,115

Poverty in Monte Alto

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Monte Alto

With 36.0% poverty level for males and 44.7% for females among the residents of Monte Alto, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 64 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Monte Alto
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (53.7%)64 (100.0%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (40.0%)54 (65.1%)
12 to 14 Years13 (100.0%)14 (42.4%)
15 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years48 (48.5%)7 (58.3%)
18 to 24 Years17 (44.7%)83 (47.7%)
25 to 34 Years9 (14.3%)7 (17.5%)
35 to 44 Years18 (40.0%)54 (58.1%)
45 to 54 Years23 (26.4%)62 (37.3%)
55 to 64 Years12 (10.0%)21 (52.5%)
65 to 74 Years37 (25.2%)7 (5.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (46.5%)
Total283 (36.0%)393 (44.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Monte Alto

According to the poverty statistics in Monte Alto, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 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 Monte Alto
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (46.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years21 (60.0%)29 (34.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)19 (57.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years51 (51.5%)5 (41.7%)
18 to 24 Years21 (55.3%)91 (52.3%)
25 to 34 Years54 (85.7%)33 (82.5%)
35 to 44 Years27 (60.0%)39 (41.9%)
45 to 54 Years64 (73.6%)104 (62.6%)
55 to 64 Years108 (90.0%)19 (47.5%)
65 to 74 Years110 (74.8%)113 (94.2%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)23 (53.5%)
Total504 (64.0%)486 (55.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Monte Alto

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Monte Alto show that 9.6% or 21 of the total 219 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 2 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 Monte Alto
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children43 (69.4%)19 (30.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total198 (90.4%)21 (9.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Monte Alto

According to the poverty data in Monte Alto, 100.0% or 10 single-father households and 45.8% or 82 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Monte Alto
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)39 (40.6%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)82 (45.8%)

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

The poverty data for Monte Alto shows that 21 of the married-couple family households (9.6%) and 92 of the single-parent households (48.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Monte Alto
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children19 (30.6%)39 (40.6%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (9.6%)92 (48.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Monte Alto

Employment by Class of Employer in Monte Alto

Among the 682 employed individuals in Monte Alto, private company employees (365 | 53.5%), local government employees (102 | 15.0%), and state government employees (99 | 14.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Monte Alto
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36553.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)101.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)466.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations223.2%
Local Government Employees10215.0%
State Government Employees9914.5%
Federal Government Employees385.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total682100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Monte Alto

According to the labor force statistics for Monte Alto, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,310), 57.7% or 756 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 55 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 54 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.4% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Monte Alto
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years32 (20.5%)7 (21.9%)
20 to 24 Years67 (40.1%)15 (22.4%)
25 to 29 Years54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years131 (94.9%)10 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years212 (83.8%)12 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years111 (77.1%)11 (9.9%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years100 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total756 (57.7%)55 (7.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Monte Alto

According to labor force statistics for Monte Alto, 85.2% of individuals (557) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (654) are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 33 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.4% or 31 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Monte Alto
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School125 (66.8%)3 (1.6%)
High School Diploma145 (91.2%)34 (21.4%)
College / Associate Degree193 (90.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total557 (85.2%)39 (5.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Monte Alto

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Monte Alto are Community & Social Service (78 | 11.1%), Education Instruction & Library (51 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (37 | 5.3%), Health Technologists (28 | 4.0%), and Management (24 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Monte Alto

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Monte Alto, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (48.6%), and Health Technologists (32.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Management (70.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Monte Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (29.2%)17 (70.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
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 25 (32.1%)53 (67.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (31.4%)35 (68.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating18 (48.6%)19 (51.3%)
Health Technologists9 (32.1%)19 (67.9%)
Total (Category)50 (31.7%)108 (68.3%)
Total (Overall)341 (48.6%)360 (51.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Monte Alto are Cleaning & Maintenance (86 | 12.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (73 | 10.4%), Healthcare Support (51 | 7.3%), and Personal Care & Service (8 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Monte Alto

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Monte Alto, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (53.4%), Healthcare Support (23.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (23.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (76.7%), and Healthcare Support (76.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Monte Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12 (23.5%)39 (76.5%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving39 (53.4%)34 (46.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance20 (23.3%)66 (76.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)71 (32.6%)147 (67.4%)
Total (Overall)341 (48.6%)360 (51.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Monte Alto are Office & Administration (69 | 9.8%), and Sales & Related (68 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Monte Alto

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Monte Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related32 (47.1%)36 (52.9%)
Office & Administration20 (29.0%)49 (71.0%)
Total (Category)52 (38.0%)85 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)341 (48.6%)360 (51.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Monte Alto are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (74 | 10.6%), Construction & Extraction (28 | 4.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Monte Alto

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Monte Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry54 (73.0%)20 (27.0%)
Construction & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)89 (81.7%)20 (18.3%)
Total (Overall)341 (48.6%)360 (51.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Monte Alto are Material Moving (53 | 7.6%), and Transportation (26 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Monte Alto

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Monte Alto
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)341 (48.6%)360 (51.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Monte Alto

Employment Industries in Monte Alto

The major employment industries in Monte Alto include Educational Services (163 | 23.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (121 | 17.3%), Retail Trade (87 | 12.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (74 | 10.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (58 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Monte Alto

Employment Industries by Sex in Monte Alto

The Monte Alto industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (79.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (73.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Monte Alto
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting54 (73.0%)20 (27.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade32 (36.8%)55 (63.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing46 (79.3%)12 (20.7%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Educational Services78 (47.8%)85 (52.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance37 (30.6%)84 (69.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Public Administration20 (55.6%)16 (44.4%)
Total341 (48.6%)360 (51.4%)

Education in Monte Alto

School Enrollment in Monte Alto

The most common levels of schooling among the 429 students in Monte Alto are high school (195 | 45.5%), elementary school (83 | 19.4%), and college / undergraduate (82 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Monte Alto
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten143.3%
Elementary School8319.4%
Middle School5512.8%
High School19545.5%
College / Undergraduate8219.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total429100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Monte Alto

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Monte Alto
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total429 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Monte Alto

Science & technology (76 | 37.1%), business (75 | 36.6%), arts & humanities (32 | 15.6%), visual & performing arts (13 | 6.3%), and social sciences (9 | 4.4%) are the most common fields of study among 205 individuals in Monte Alto who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Monte Alto
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences94.4%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology7637.1%
Business7536.6%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts136.3%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities3215.6%
Total205100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Monte Alto

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Monte Alto

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Monte Alto are males with 2 vehicles (110, accounting for 32.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (115, making up 32.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Monte Alto
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle102 (29.9%)138 (40.5%)
2 Vehicles110 (32.3%)115 (33.7%)
3 Vehicles51 (15.0%)39 (11.4%)
4 Vehicles64 (18.8%)34 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles14 (4.1%)15 (4.4%)
Total341 (100.0%)341 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Monte Alto

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Monte Alto are less than 5 minutes (107 commuters, 15.7%), 25 to 29 minutes (99 commuters, 14.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (92 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Monte Alto
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10715.7%
5 to 9 Minutes9213.5%
10 to 14 Minutes416.0%
15 to 19 Minutes8712.8%
20 to 24 Minutes476.9%
25 to 29 Minutes9914.5%
30 to 34 Minutes8712.8%
35 to 39 Minutes324.7%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes7410.8%
60 to 89 Minutes91.3%
90 or more Minutes71.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Monte Alto

The most common commute times in Monte Alto are 25 to 29 minutes (67 commuters, 19.7%) for males and less than 5 minutes (84 commuters, 24.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Monte Alto
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (6.7%)84 (24.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes17 (5.0%)75 (22.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (2.9%)31 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes50 (14.7%)37 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes36 (10.6%)11 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes67 (19.7%)32 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes44 (12.9%)43 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes32 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes55 (16.1%)19 (5.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes7 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Monte Alto

The most frequent times of departure to work in Monte Alto are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (88, 25.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (83, 24.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Monte Alto
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM27 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM21 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM88 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM20 (5.9%)9 (2.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7 (2.1%)83 (24.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM66 (19.4%)82 (24.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM45 (13.2%)48 (14.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM29 (8.5%)18 (5.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM12 (3.5%)64 (18.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (5.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM19 (5.6%)20 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total341 (100.0%)341 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Monte Alto

Occupancy by Ownership in Monte Alto

Of the total 544 dwellings in Monte Alto, owner-occupied units account for 490 (90.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 54 (9.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Monte Alto
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49090.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units549.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units544100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Monte Alto

Occupancy by Household Size in Monte Alto
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11621.3%
2-Person Household14326.3%
3-Person Household9417.3%
4+ Person Household19135.1%
Total Housing Units544100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Monte Alto

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Monte Alto
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household96 (82.8%)20 (17.2%)
2-Person Household143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household157 (82.2%)34 (17.8%)
Total Housing Units490 (90.1%)54 (9.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Monte Alto

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Monte Alto
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School116 (87.9%)16 (12.1%)
High School Diploma113 (83.1%)23 (16.9%)
College/Associate Degree153 (96.2%)6 (3.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher108 (92.3%)9 (7.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Monte Alto

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Monte Alto
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years437.9%
35 to 44 Years11421.0%
45 to 54 Years8315.3%
55 to 64 Years12723.4%
65 to 74 Years12322.6%
75 to 84 Years437.9%
85 Years and Over112.0%
Total544100.0%

Housing Finances in Monte Alto

Median Income by Occupancy in Monte Alto

Median Income by Occupancy in Monte Alto
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied490 (90.1%)$42,027
Renter-Occupied54 (9.9%)$25,700
Average544 (100.0%)$41,115

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Monte Alto

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Monte Alto
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)2 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99938 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99913 (2.6%)7 (13.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (0.4%)11 (20.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999106 (21.6%)34 (63.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999142 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999100 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more25 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Monte Alto

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Monte Alto
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300103 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499203 (41.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799106 (21.6%)11 (20.4%)
$800 to $99928 (5.7%)6 (11.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49941 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4999 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Monte Alto

Housing Structures in Monte Alto

Housing Structures in Monte Alto
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached51494.5%
Single Unit, Attached20.4%
2 Unit Apartments20.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other264.8%
Total544100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Monte Alto

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Monte Alto
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached462 (89.9%)52 (10.1%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
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 / Other26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (90.1%)54 (9.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Monte Alto

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Monte Alto
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room14 (2.9%)7 (13.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)12 (22.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms222 (45.3%)9 (16.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms182 (37.1%)26 (48.1%)
8 or more Rooms72 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Monte Alto

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Monte Alto
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas42 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity448 (91.4%)48 (88.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (11.1%)
Total490 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Monte Alto

Household Vehicle Usage in Monte Alto
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)9 (16.7%)
1 Vehicle200 (40.8%)16 (29.6%)
2 Vehicles195 (39.8%)11 (20.4%)
3 or more Vehicles95 (19.4%)18 (33.3%)
Total490 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Monte Alto

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Monte Alto

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units371119
Median Property Value$63,800$93,100
Median Household Income$42,416$0
Monthly Housing Costs$353$0
Real Estate Taxes$808$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Monte Alto

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Monte Alto
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000140 (37.7%)14 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999129 (34.8%)96 (80.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99979 (21.3%)9 (7.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99923 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Monte Alto

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Monte Alto
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00024 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (4.0%)14 (11.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99975 (20.2%)17 (14.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999110 (29.6%)31 (26.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99982 (22.1%)32 (26.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (5.7%)18 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more25 (6.7%)7 (5.9%)
Total371 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Monte Alto

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Monte Alto
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x210 (56.6%)34,432 (28,934.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x28 (7.5%)48 (40.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x79 (21.3%)11 (9.2%)
4.0x or more54 (14.6%)60 (50.4%)
Total371 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Monte Alto

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Monte Alto
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800169 (45.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49993 (25.1%)14 (11.8%)
$800 to $1,49979 (21.3%)45 (37.8%)
Total371 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Monte Alto

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monte Alto

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monte Alto
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years125 (91.9%)11 (8.1%)
6 to 18 Years346 (98.6%)5 (1.4%)
19 to 25 Years73 (33.0%)148 (67.0%)
26 to 34 Years42 (56.8%)32 (43.2%)
35 to 44 Years64 (46.4%)74 (53.6%)
45 to 54 Years96 (37.9%)157 (62.1%)
55 to 64 Years124 (77.5%)36 (22.5%)
65 to 74 Years212 (79.4%)55 (20.6%)
75 Years and older66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,148 (68.9%)518 (31.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Monte Alto

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Monte Alto
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born125 (91.9%)11 (8.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen346 (98.6%)5 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen73 (33.0%)148 (67.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Monte Alto

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Monte Alto
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000166 (61.5%)104 (38.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999565 (63.4%)326 (36.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999188 (75.5%)61 (24.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99951 (87.9%)7 (12.1%)
$100,000 and over178 (89.9%)20 (10.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monte Alto

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monte Alto
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6125 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years286 (81.5%)60 (17.1%)
19 to 25 Years20 (9.0%)53 (24.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)42 (56.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)64 (46.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)96 (37.9%)
55 to 64 Years48 (30.0%)88 (55.0%)
65 to 74 Years200 (74.9%)139 (52.1%)
75 Years and over66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total745 (44.7%)542 (32.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Monte Alto

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Monte Alto
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years33 (15.7%)3 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years47 (18.6%)53 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years22 (15.0%)17 (14.2%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)25 (58.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Monte Alto

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Monte 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%)4 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (4.8%)10 (8.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Monte 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 Years7 (2.8%)4 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Monte Alto: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (15.7%)3 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)28 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years7 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (27.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Monte 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 Years32 (12.7%)17 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)12 (27.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Monte Alto: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years20 (7.9%)2 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (27.9%)

Technology Access in Monte Alto

Computing Device Access in Monte Alto

Computing Device Access in Monte Alto
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop35465.1%
Smartphone39873.2%
Tablet27250.0%
No Computing Device10419.1%
Total544100.0%

Internet Access in Monte Alto

Internet Access in Monte Alto
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home22641.5%
Cellular Data Only9317.1%
Satellite Internet346.2%
No Internet19836.4%
Total544100.0%

Monte Alto Summary

Monte Alto is a small town located in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is situated about 20 miles south of McAllen and about 10 miles north of Edinburg. The population of Monte Alto was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

Monte Alto was founded in 1891 by a group of Mexican settlers who were looking for a place to settle and start a new life. The town was named after the nearby mountain, Monte Alto, which is Spanish for “high mountain”. The settlers were attracted to the area because of its fertile soil and abundant water supply.
The town grew quickly and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural center. The town was home to several cotton gins, a flour mill, and a cottonseed oil mill. The town also had a post office, a school, and several churches.
In the 1920s, the town began to decline as the cotton industry moved away from the area. The population decreased and the town became a small, quiet community.

Geography

Monte Alto is located at 26°14'25" North, 98°14'25" West (26.240278, -98.240278). The town is situated in the Rio Grande Valley, which is a flat, fertile plain that is surrounded by mountains. The town is located about 20 miles south of McAllen and about 10 miles north of Edinburg.
The climate in Monte Alto is subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90°F and the average temperature in the winter is around 60°F.

Economy

The economy of Monte Alto is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms that produce cotton, corn, sorghum, and other crops. The town also has several businesses that provide services to the local community, such as auto repair shops, restaurants, and grocery stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Monte Alto was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.9% from other races.
The median household income in Monte Alto was $25,938 in 2010. The per capita income was $11,845. About 24.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Monte Alto is a small, quiet town that is home to a diverse population. The town has a rich history and a strong agricultural economy. The town is a great place to live and work, and it is a great place to raise a family.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Monte Alto?
Total Population of Monte Alto is 1,666.
What is the Total Male Population of Monte Alto?
Total Male Population of Monte Alto is 787.
What is the Total Female Population of Monte Alto?
Total Female Population of Monte Alto is 879.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Monte Alto?
There are 89.53 Males per 100 Females in Monte Alto.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Monte Alto?
There are 111.69 Females per 100 Males in Monte Alto.
What is the Median Population Age in Monte Alto?
Median Population Age in Monte Alto is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Monte Alto
Average Family Size in Monte Alto is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Monte Alto
Average Household Size in Monte Alto is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Monte Alto?
Per Capita income in Monte Alto is $17,840.
What is the Median Family Income in Monte Alto?
Median Family Income in Monte Alto is $46,020.
What is the Median Household income in Monte Alto?
Median Household Income in Monte Alto is $41,115.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Monte Alto?
Income or Wage Gap in Monte Alto is 19.3%.
Women in Monte Alto earn 80.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Monte Alto?
Inequality or Gini Index in Monte Alto is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Monte Alto?
There are 756 People in the Labor Forcein in Monte Alto.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Monte Alto?
57.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Monte Alto.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Monte Alto?
Unemployment Rate in Monte Alto is 7.3%.