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 $83,072 with a poverty rate of 7.42%. The median age in Alta is 37.6 years: 39.2 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,485 | 63.35% |
| Asian | 293 | 12.5% |
| Other race | 210 | 8.96% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 7.38% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 5.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 793 | 2.94 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 363 | 3.74 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.99 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 104 | 2.73 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Male | 33 | 3.18 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 6.3% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 10.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 15.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 627 | 41.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 5.24% |
| Some College | 245 | 16.24% |
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 | 898 | 841 | 280 |
| Asian | 293 | 293 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 213 | 110 | 14 |
| Other Race | 89 | 36 | 2 |
| Black | 77 | 71 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 38 | 7 |
| Islander | 14 | 6 | 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 31.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,977 | $72,639 | $43,846 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,917 | $67,727 | $68,047 |
| High School Graduate | $29,341 | $29,438 | $26,650 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,397 | $41,389 | $36,029 |
| Overall | $36,528 | $41,402 | $35,410 |
| Some College | $36,211 | $47,443 | $29,015 |
$36,528
Average Earnings
$41,402
Average Male
$35,410
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.39% of Alta residents speak only English, while 34.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,303 | 88 | 6.75% |
| Black | 173 | 43 | 24.86% |
| Hispanic | 453 | 25 | 5.52% |
| Other | 210 | 19 | 9.05% |
| Islander | 49 | 15 | 30.61% |
7.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.26%
Male Poverty Rate
7.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alta is Islander, with 30.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alta is Hispanic, with 5.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.77% |
| High School | 5.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.78% |
| Male Employed | 2.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,071 | $87,740 |
| Households | $66,118 | $83,072 |
| Married Families | $92,557 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,151 | $70,058 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Korea | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 7.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
17.8%
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
63.99%
Born in Alta
77.99%
Native Born
22.01%
Foreign Born
18.17%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
77.99% of Alta residents were born in the United States, with 63.99% having been born in Iowa. 18.17% 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% |