Alton, Kansas
Alton: Human settlement in Osborne County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Alton is a city located in the county of Osborne in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 103 and a population density of 128 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 92 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Alton
| Population : | 92 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Osborne County |
| Postal code : | 67623 |
| Area : | 0.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,650 feet / 503 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 12:10:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 115 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alton is located at 39°28'15"N 98°56'53"W (39.4708400, -98.9481400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alton decreased by 11.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 103 | - | census |
| 2011 | 102 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 102 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 102 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 99 | -3.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 96 | -3.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 95 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 94 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 92 | -2.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 91 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 92 | 1.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 129,569 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 131,637 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 130,129 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 131,636 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 88.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 9,138 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 59,164 |
Alton zip code is 67623.
County name: Osborne, County
fips: 20141
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 59,164 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $994 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $377 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $774 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 274 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 51,003 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 165,536 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 697,271 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,391,141 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,378,713 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,577 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,522 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,557 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,245 |
| 2019 total employment : | 35,252 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,370,035 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 6,743 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,151 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,916 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,093 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 748 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,094 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 748 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,919 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 291.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 451.92 |
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Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alton, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Osborne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osborne County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Osborne | 1,280 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Natoma | 296 | Township in Osborne County, Kansas |
| Cheyenne | 275 | Place in Kansas, United States |
| Downs | 145 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Portis | 92 | City in Osborne County, Kansas |
| Corinth | 45 | Unincorporated community in Osborne County, Kansas |
