Alta Vista, Kansas
Alta Vista: City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Alta Vista is a city located in the county of Wabaunsee in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 444 and a population density of 480 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 419 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Alta Vista
| Population : | 419 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Wabaunsee County |
| Postal code : | 66834 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 0.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,457 feet / 444 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 08:23:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 453 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alta Vista is located at 38°51'50"N 96°29'21"W (38.8638900, -96.4891700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alta Vista decreased by 5.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 444 | - | census |
| 2011 | 442 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 437 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 438 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 433 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 429 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 427 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 421 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 424 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 424 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 419 | -1.19% | estimation process |
People born in Alta Vista (1)
Pastor of the Christs Church of the Valley Don Wilson was born in Alta Vista
Schools in Alta Vista
College & universities near Alta Vista, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155399 | Kansas State University | Manhattan (KS) | 66506 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alta Vista, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Alta Vista
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Post Office | Alta Vista (KS) | 66834 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alta Vista , Iowa human settlement in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 248 people.
Other cities in Wabaunsee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wabaunsee County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 1,024 | City in United States of America |
| Alma | 776 | County seat in Kansas |
| Wilmington | 686 | City in United States of America |
| Wabaunsee | 521 | Township in Wabaunsee County, Kansas |
| Maple Hill | 517 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States |
| Eskridge | 502 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| McFarland | 250 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Harveyville | 246 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Paxico | 211 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
