Alton, Iowa
Alton: human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Alton is a city located in the county of Sioux in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,216 and a population density of 247 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,249 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Alton
| Population | 1,249 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Sioux County |
| Postal code | 51003 |
| Phone Area Codes | 712 |
| Area | 4.92 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.9875,-96.0106 |
| Altitude | 1,325 feet / 404 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 05:26:38 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 254 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Alton is located at 42°59'15"N 96°0'38"W (42.9874900, -96.0105700).
Alton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 15 to 25...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Alton increased by 2.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,216 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,229 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,244 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,255 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,263 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,267 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,268 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,259 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,257 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,248 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,249 | 0.08% | estimation process |
People born in Alton (6)
People born in Alton, including television evangelist Robert H. Schuller, politician Dave Mulder, activist Mildred Jeffrey, .
More notable people
- James T. Klein (American politician) he was born in 31/07/1937
- Dan Murphy (American physician) he was born in 23/09/1944
- Alice Gustava Smith (teacher and poet) she was born in 01/01/1899
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alton, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154101 | Northwestern College | Orange City (IA) | 51041 |
Closest post offices linked to Alton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alton Post Office | Alton (IA) | 51003 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Alton, Illinois city in Madison County, Illinois, United States with a population of 26,049 people.
- Alton, Texas city in Texas with a population of 18,785 people.
- Alton, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire (United States) with a population of 5,364 people.
- Alton, Maine human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA with a population of 858 people.
- Alton, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 823 people.
- Alton, Utah town in Kane County, Utah, United States with a population of 119 people.
- Alton, Kansas human settlement in Osborne County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 92 people.
- Alton, Indiana human settlement in Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 54 people.
Other cities in Sioux County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sioux County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Center | 7,665 | City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Orange City | 6,182 | City in Western Iowa |
| Rock Valley | 3,901 | City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hawarden | 2,443 | City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States |
| Hull | 2,296 | City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States |
| Hospers | 699 | Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Boyden | 682 | Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Granville | 303 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Maurice | 270 | Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Matlock | 89 | Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Chatsworth | 81 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Alton distances to largest Iowa cities