Altha is a town located in Calhoun County Florida. Altha has a 2024 population of 496. Altha is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 490 in 2020.
The average household income in Altha is $46,987 with a poverty rate of 34.39%. The median age in Altha is 36.1 years: 35.8 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 88.54% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 6.53% |
| Other race | 24 | 4.23% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 209 | 2.71 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 71 | 2.62 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Married | 56 | 3.71 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.26 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Male | 35 | 3.26 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 16.3% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 8.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 14.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.72% |
| High School Graduate | 125 | 33.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 77 | 20.92% |
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 | 322 | 259 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 18 | 9 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $18,182 | $2,499 | $19,318 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,438 | $0 | $20,357 |
| Some College | $30,139 | $50,000 | $24,375 |
$23,438
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$20,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.46% of Altha residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 176 | 35.48% |
| Multiple | 37 | 13 | 35.14% |
| Native | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 50% |
34.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.64%
Male Poverty Rate
42.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Altha is Native, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Altha is Multiple, with 35.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 26.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 57.81% |
| High School | 25.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.44% |
| Some College | 11.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 38.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,500 | $45,072 |
| Households | $32,898 | $46,987 |
| Married Families | $93,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,750 | $34,853 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
34
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 9.36% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
60.85%
Born in Altha
95.77%
Native Born
4.23%
Foreign Born
3.88%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
95.77% of Altha residents were born in the United States, with 60.85% having been born in Florida. 3.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 505 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 503 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 501 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 500 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 498 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 496 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 495 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 497 | 5 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 492 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 490 | 6 | 1.24% |
| 2019 | 484 | -19 | -3.78% |
| 2018 | 503 | 6 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 497 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 495 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 494 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 493 | -6 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 499 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 502 | -5 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 507 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 504 | 0 | 0% |