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Alta, IA


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Alta, Iowa

Alta, Iowa, in Buena Vista county, is 58 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 103 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,865 people in the city.

The People and Families of Alta

In Alta, about 61% of adults are married.

Approximately 8% of Alta is non-white. In Iowa, Alta is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alta had a median family income of $40,694.

Alta Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Alta is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Alta, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyAlta Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Alta Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Alta Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Alta, IA

Comparing Alta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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