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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.
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.
In 2000, Alto had a median family income of $36,094.
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.
Approximately 65% of housing in Alto is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Alto, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Alto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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