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Alto, GA


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Alto, Georgia

Alto, Georgia, in Habersham county, is 35 miles N of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 65 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 876 people in the town.

The People and Families of Alto

In Alto, about 57% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Alto, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Alto. The kids here are young and many.

Approximately 21% of Alto is non-white. In Georgia, the town is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Alto than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alto had a median family income of $36,094.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Alto. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Alto Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Alto is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Alto, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Alto strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAlto Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Alto, GA

Comparing Alto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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