Alto is a town located in Cherokee County Texas. Alto has a 2024 population of 1,062. Alto is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 3.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Alto is $78,884 with a poverty rate of 36.57%. The median age in Alto is 35.2 years: 35.5 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 47.03% |
| Black or African American | 190 | 23.03% |
| Other race | 137 | 16.61% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 10.79% |
| Native American | 17 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 393 | 2.03 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Non Family | 197 | 1.02 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
| Married | 116 | 2.69 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Female | 60 | 3.08 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Male | 20 | 5.05 | 0 | 100 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
41.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 4.18% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 10.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 10.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 6.69% |
| High School Graduate | 166 | 27.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 12.37% |
| Some College | 164 | 27.42% |
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 | 300 | 275 | 95 |
| Black | 139 | 137 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 131 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 66 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 19 | 4 |
| Native American | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $115,625 | $0 | $158,047 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $50,893 |
| High School Graduate | $63,272 | $63,235 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,023 | $31,023 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $64,412 | $46,055 |
| Some College | $45,820 | $110,391 | $0 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$64,412
Average Male
$46,055
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.56% of Alto residents speak only English, while 28.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 238 | 150 | 63.03% |
| Other | 137 | 103 | 75.18% |
| Black | 174 | 61 | 35.06% |
| Multiple | 89 | 55 | 61.8% |
| White | 338 | 54 | 15.98% |
| Native | 17 | 17 | 100% |
36.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.78%
Male Poverty Rate
46.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alto is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alto is White, with 15.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.56% |
| Some College | 29.35% |
| High School | 21.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 23.94% |
| Male Employed | 5.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,536 | $106,720 |
| Households | $56,719 | $78,884 |
| Married Families | $121,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,156 | $38,139 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 7.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
72.73%
Born in Alto
80.73%
Native Born
19.27%
Foreign Born
18.79%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
80.73% of Alto residents were born in the United States, with 72.73% having been born in Texas. 18.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,106 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 1,097 | 9 | 0.83% |
| 2027 | 1,088 | 8 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 1,080 | 9 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 1,071 | 9 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 1,062 | 8 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,054 | 12 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 1,042 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 1,038 | 10 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1,028 | -205 | -16.63% |
| 2019 | 1,233 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 1,232 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 1,227 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 1,225 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 1,218 | 9 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 1,209 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,213 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,219 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 1,225 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,227 | 0 | 0% |