Alton, Missouri
Alton: City in Missouri
About
Alton is a city located in the county of Oregon in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 871 and a population density of 212 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 823 inhabitants.
The city was created 96 years ago in 1928.
Quick Facts about Alton
| Population : | 823 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Oregon County |
| Postal code : | 65606 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 417 |
| Area : | 4.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 781 feet / 238 meters |
| Capital city : | Alton is capital of Oregon County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1929 (96 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:16:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alton is located at 36°41'39"N 91°23'57"W (36.6942300, -91.3993000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alton decreased by 5.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 871 | - | census |
| 2011 | 883 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 876 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 871 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 863 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 863 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 853 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 837 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 837 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 834 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 823 | -1.34% | estimation process |
Alton zip code is 65606.
County name: Oregon, County
fips: 29149
Schools in Alton
College & universities near Alton, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179344 | Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains (MO) | 65775-2715 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alton, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
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- Alton , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire (United States) with a population of 5,364 people.
- Alton , Iowa human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 1,249 people.
- Alton , Maine human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA with a population of 858 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 Oregon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oregon County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thayer | 2,103 | City |
| Koshkonong | 199 | City in Missouri, United States |
