Alta is a city located in Buena Vista County Iowa. Alta has a 2024 population of 1,995. Alta is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,086 in 2020.
The average household income in Alta is $82,385 with a poverty rate of 4.62%. The median age in Alta is 36.7 years: 39.1 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,606 | 72.77% |
| Asian | 244 | 11.06% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 5.94% |
| Other race | 113 | 5.12% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 4.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 723 | 3.03 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 345 | 3.81 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 260 | 1.94 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 85 | 2.89 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Male | 33 | 3.82 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 7.73% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 11.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 206 | 14.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 6.51% |
| High School Graduate | 575 | 41.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 2% |
| Some College | 227 | 16.25% |
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 | 943 | 864 | 277 |
| Asian | 244 | 244 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 140 | 89 | 9 |
| Black | 55 | 49 | 11 |
| Other Race | 46 | 27 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 5 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,139 | $71,786 | $36,635 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,359 | $66,667 | $66,161 |
| High School Graduate | $29,385 | $29,372 | $30,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,986 | $40,714 | $32,847 |
| Overall | $35,863 | $42,593 | $33,495 |
| Some College | $37,614 | $46,406 | $27,111 |
$35,863
Average Earnings
$42,593
Average Male
$33,495
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.44% of Alta residents speak only English, while 25.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 87 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 13 | 4.11% |
4.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.93%
Male Poverty Rate
4.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alta is White, with 6.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alta is Hispanic, with 4.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.57% |
| Some College | 2.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.19% |
| Male Employed | 1.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,688 | $90,315 |
| Households | $70,094 | $82,385 |
| Married Families | $87,721 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,234 | $62,771 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 8.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.5%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
15.4%
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
68.24%
Born in Alta
84.82%
Native Born
15.18%
Foreign Born
11.96%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
84.82% of Alta residents were born in the United States, with 68.24% having been born in Iowa. 11.96% 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 | 1,881 | -23 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 1,904 | -23 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 1,927 | -22 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 1,949 | -23 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 1,972 | -23 | -1.15% |
| 2024 | 1,995 | -23 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 2,018 | -22 | -1.08% |
| 2022 | 2,040 | -40 | -1.92% |
| 2021 | 2,080 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 2,086 | 182 | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 1,904 | -16 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 1,920 | -23 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 1,943 | -10 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,953 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 1,944 | -24 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 1,968 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 1,979 | 13 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 1,966 | 38 | 1.97% |
| 2011 | 1,928 | 14 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 1,914 | 0 | 0% |