What is the population of Alton, Iowa?

Alton has a population of approximately 1,459 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Alton, Iowa located?

Alton is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.9877°, -96.0094°.

What is the median household income in Alton?

The median household income in Alton is approximately $98,036 based on the most recent open data.

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Alton

Total population

1,459

Median home value

$218,900

24.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$98,036

Alton$98k

National$74k

Elevation404 m

Land area4.78 km²

Weather81°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates42.99°, -96.01°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

404 m

Area

4.78 km²

Official website

altoniowa.us

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Alton is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States, along the Floyd River. The population was 1,248 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Alton was originally called East Orange, and under the latter name was laid out in 1875 when the railroad was extended to that point. East Orange was renamed Alton in 1882. Alton was incorporated as a city in 1883.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

38.1

Median home value

$218,900

Housing units

650

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

2.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

92.6%

Black

2.2%

Asian

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.9877

Longitude

-96.0094

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Columbus Day

81°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

50°F

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday

70°F

Mostly Sunny

Tuesday Night

47°F

Partly Cloudy

Wednesday

65°F

Mostly Sunny

Wednesday Night

48°F

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Forecast for Alton, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.5%

Diabetes

8.1%

Adult obesity

33.4%

Binge drinking

23.1%

Adult smoking

12.9%

No leisure activity

20.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Kinsey Elementary School
Elementary · Sioux Center · 494 students · 11.8:1 ratio
MOC-Floyd Valley High School
High · Orange City · 487 students · 13.9:1 ratio
Orange City Elementary School
Elementary · Orange City · 457 students · 13.8:1 ratio
MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School
Middle · Alton · 329 students · 15:1 ratio
Hospers Elementary School
Elementary · Hospers · 216 students · 15.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).