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Alta (CA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Alta, California

StateCalifornia
Land Area (mi²)2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)258/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0% (0)
Growth Since 2020-12.52% (-88)
Rank in State1121th
Rank in Country17906th

The population of Alta, CA in 2022 is estimated to be 615. This is an increase of 0% (0 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Alta by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Alta by Age

Alta Population Pyramid 2022
Alta Median Age
55.2
Total
55.1
Male
56.1
Female
Alta Sex Ratio
52.63%
370
Male
47.37%
333
Female
Alta Age Dependency Ratio
39.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
14.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Alta Adults
638
Adults
(182 of whom are seniors) in Alta.

Population of Alta by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Alta

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 5.97%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 5.68%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 6.31%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Alta

While the overall poverty rate of Alta is 5.97%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (6.31%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (5.68%).

Poverty Rate of Alta by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
1.89%
Male Employed
25%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Alta by Education

9.52%
Less Than 9th Grade
17.82%
High School
1.9%
Some College
5.36%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Alta

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Alta

The most common language spoken in Alta is English, with 94.88% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.49% of people speak Asian and Pacific Island Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Alta by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Alta, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Alta by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree9517.09%
Bachelors Degree12923.2%
Associates Degree458.09%
Some College16529.68%
High School Graduate10118.17%
9th to 12th Grade132.34%
Less Than 9th Grade81.44%

Earnings Statistics of Alta by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$52,244

Average Earnings

$81,458

Average Male

$40,250

Average Female

Employment of Alta by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Alta by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Alta by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Alta

Marriage Rates

  • 70.1%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 68.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 71.4%

    Female Marriage Rate

Alta Marriage

In Alta, 68.9% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Alta

Alta Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Alta Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
92.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Alta by Type

2.66
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned