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 $56,152 with a poverty rate of 32.99%. The median age in Alto is 29.9 years: 29.2 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 56.68% |
| Black or African American | 289 | 26.25% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 10.45% |
| Other race | 52 | 4.72% |
| Native American | 21 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 498 | 2.13 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 230 | 0 | 30 | 70 |
| Married | 127 | 3.34 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Female | 90 | 3.49 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Male | 51 | 1.86 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
39.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 12.82% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 12.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 6.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.83% |
| High School Graduate | 212 | 29.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 7.04% |
| Some College | 211 | 29.72% |
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 | 349 | 289 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 191 | 113 | 0 |
| Black | 147 | 144 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 23 | 4 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,382 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,952 | $54,677 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,143 | $36,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,339 | $61,905 | $27,639 |
| Some College | $0 | $79,625 | $28,009 |
$46,339
Average Earnings
$61,905
Average Male
$27,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.1% of Alto residents speak only English, while 21.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 270 | 142 | 52.59% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 90 | 26.95% |
| White | 403 | 85 | 21.09% |
| Multiple | 115 | 71 | 61.74% |
| Other | 52 | 39 | 75% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
32.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.59%
Male Poverty Rate
36.84%
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 21.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.82% |
| High School | 16.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.88% |
| Female Employed | 18.44% |
| Male Employed | 11.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,833 | $74,250 |
| Households | $37,955 | $56,152 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,143 | $28,198 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 7.25% |
| Black | 1 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
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
80.56%
Born in Alto
90.19%
Native Born
9.81%
Foreign Born
9.26%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
90.19% of Alto residents were born in the United States, with 80.56% having been born in Texas. 9.26% 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% |