Alturas is a city located in Modoc County California. Alturas has a 2024 population of 2,639. It is also the county seat of Modoc County. Alturas is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,709 in 2020.
The average household income in Alturas is $61,412 with a poverty rate of 19.43%. The median age in Alturas is 41.4 years: 45.2 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alturas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,077 | 77.41% |
| Other race | 227 | 8.46% |
| Two or more races | 202 | 7.53% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 4.81% |
| Native American | 48 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,117 | 2.36 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 518 | 3.06 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 405 | 1.2 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Male | 100 | 2.67 | 14 | 86 |
| Female | 94 | 3.22 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 5.49% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 8.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 279 | 14.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 150 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 561 | 29.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 3.48% |
| Some College | 573 | 30.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,394 | 1,337 | 397 |
| Hispanic | 307 | 194 | 19 |
| Other Race | 163 | 77 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| Black | 93 | 93 | 1 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 35.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,600 | $0 | $41,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,958 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,663 | $40,473 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,733 | $56,346 | $23,438 |
| Some College | $33,241 | $62,578 | $19,455 |
$33,733
Average Earnings
$56,346
Average Male
$23,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.72% of Alturas residents speak only English, while 14.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,805 | 250 | 13.85% |
| Hispanic | 541 | 117 | 21.63% |
| Black | 129 | 82 | 63.57% |
| Multiple | 201 | 81 | 40.3% |
| Other | 215 | 39 | 18.14% |
| Native | 41 | 7 | 17.07% |
19.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.1%
Male Poverty Rate
18.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alturas is Black, with 63.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alturas is White, with 13.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.21% |
| High School | 12.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.83% |
| Female Employed | 7.7% |
| Male Employed | 3.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,636 | $74,337 |
| Households | $51,051 | $61,412 |
| Married Families | $57,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,964 | $36,623 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
320
Number of Veterans
311
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 161 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 18.65% |
| Native American | 15 | 36.59% |
| Black | 10 | 10.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.13%
Born in Alturas
93.48%
Native Born
6.52%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
4.4%
Naturalized
93.48% of Alturas residents were born in the United States, with 68.13% having been born in California. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,552 | -18 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 2,570 | -17 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 2,587 | -17 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 2,604 | -18 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 2,622 | -17 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 2,639 | -18 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 2,657 | -43 | -1.59% |
| 2022 | 2,700 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 2,710 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,709 | 134 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 2,575 | 45 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | 2,530 | -19 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 2,549 | -42 | -1.62% |
| 2016 | 2,591 | -40 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 2,631 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,639 | -13 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 2,652 | -67 | -2.46% |
| 2012 | 2,719 | -57 | -2.05% |
| 2011 | 2,776 | -61 | -2.15% |
| 2010 | 2,837 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,892 | -339 | -10.49% |
| 1990 | 3,231 | 206 | 6.81% |
| 1980 | 3,025 | 226 | 8.07% |
| 1970 | 2,799 | -20 | -0.71% |
| 1960 | 2,819 | 0 | 0% |
| 1950 | 2,819 | 729 | 34.88% |
| 1940 | 2,090 | -248 | -10.61% |
| 1930 | 2,338 | 1,359 | 138.82% |
| 1920 | 979 | 63 | 6.88% |
| 1910 | 916 | 768 | 518.92% |
| 1880 | 148 | -2,404 | -94.2% |