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 $48,616 with a poverty rate of 18.2%. The median age in Alton is 37.2 years: 30 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 92.89% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.09% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2.63% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 279 | 2.09 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 128 | 0 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 117 | 3.12 | 65 | 35 |
| Female | 29 | 2.9 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 5 | 1.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 4.78% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 1.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 9.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 15.55% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 45.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 7.89% |
| Some College | 64 | 15.31% |
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 | 404 | 354 | 103 |
| Black | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 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 25.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,000 | $38,750 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,595 | $39,844 | $18,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,615 | $38,558 | $47,756 |
| Some College | $36,985 | $36,618 | $50,469 |
$39,615
Average Earnings
$38,558
Average Male
$47,756
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.61% of Alton residents speak only English, while 5.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 84 | 15.47% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Multiple | 17 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
18.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.92%
Male Poverty Rate
20.8%
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 15.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.38% |
| High School | 19.35% |
| Some College | 4.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,904 | $61,762 |
| Households | $47,606 | $48,616 |
| Married Families | $57,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $33,109 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
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
25
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 5.63% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 55.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
68.47%
Born in Alton
95.67%
Native Born
4.33%
Foreign Born
2.78%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
95.67% of Alton residents were born in the United States, with 68.47% having been born in Missouri. 2.78% 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% |