Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alton, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

260

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.5%152

American Indian/Alaska Native

41.5%108

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

67.4%130

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%13

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%15

Associate's Degree

3.1%6

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%19

Master's Degree

3.6%7

Professional Degree

1%2

Doctorate

0.5%1

HS or Higher

100%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$380,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.7%44

Renter-Occupied

8.3%4

Total Units

Homeownership

91.7%

Vacancy Rate

37.7%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

2.3%1

$200K–$300K

11.4%5

$300K–$500K

61.4%27

$500K–$1M

25%11

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

10.4%8

2000–2009

18.2%14

1990–1999

28.6%22

1980–1989

5.2%4

1970–1979

15.6%12

1950–1959

2.6%2

1940–1949

7.8%6

1939 or earlier

11.7%9

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50%24

Wood

31.2%15

Other

12.5%6

Bottled/LP Gas

6.2%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,250

Mean Household Incomei

$79,492

Per Capita Incomei

$15,528

Poverty Ratei

2.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

14.6%7

$20K–$25K

16.7%8

$30K–$35K

2.1%1

$50K–$60K

4.2%2

$60K–$75K

14.6%7

$75K–$100K

16.7%8

$100K–$125K

10.4%5

$150K–$200K

20.8%10

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

32.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured