Alton is a city located in Oregon County Missouri. Alton has a 2024 population of 706. It is also the county seat of Oregon County. Alton is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 701 in 2020.
The average household income in Alton is $45,843 with a poverty rate of 23.82%. The median age in Alton is 36.6 years: 29.9 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 694 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 19 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.13% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 316 | 2.22 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 152 | 1.01 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 135 | 3.39 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 27 | 3.19 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 2 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 6.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 12.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 13.08% |
| High School Graduate | 177 | 37.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 7.38% |
| Some College | 78 | 16.46% |
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 | 460 | 396 | 120 |
| Black | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 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 26.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,955 | $39,375 | $48,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,200 | $40,682 | $18,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,750 | $40,107 | $34,125 |
| Some College | $33,810 | $34,583 | $23,125 |
$38,750
Average Earnings
$40,107
Average Male
$34,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.58% of Alton residents speak only English, while 4.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 118 | 18.7% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 46 | 100% |
| Multiple | 40 | 38 | 95% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
23.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.65%
Male Poverty Rate
25.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alton is White, with 18.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.83% |
| High School | 19.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.53% |
| Some College | 1.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.79% |
| Male Employed | 8.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,679 | $57,224 |
| Households | $43,958 | $45,843 |
| Married Families | $49,196 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $33,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
57.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
67.94%
Born in Alton
96.58%
Native Born
3.42%
Foreign Born
2.1%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
96.58% of Alton residents were born in the United States, with 67.94% having been born in Missouri. 2.1% 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 | 713 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 711 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 710 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 709 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 707 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 706 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 705 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 706 | 6 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 700 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 701 | -132 | -15.85% |
| 2019 | 833 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 837 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 838 | -16 | -1.87% |
| 2016 | 854 | -10 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 864 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 864 | -8 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 872 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 876 | -8 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 884 | 7 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 877 | 0 | 0% |