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Population of Alta, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,973.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.95% (20)
Growth Since 20207.53% (149)
Rank in State157th
Rank in Country10620th

The population of Alta, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 2,127. This is an increase of 0.95% (20 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
36.3
Total
36.9
Male
35.8
Female
Alta Sex Ratio
44.84%
887
Male
55.16%
1,091
Female
Alta Age Dependency Ratio
30.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
57.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Alta Adults
1,374
Adults
(324 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
  • 6.08%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 3.3%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 8.39%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Alta

While the overall poverty rate of Alta is 6.08%, 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 (8.39%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (3.3%).

Poverty Rate of Alta by Employment Status and Sex

6.42%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
3.77%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Alta by Education

4.38%
Less Than 9th Grade
6.81%
High School
6.23%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater