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 95 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 (95 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 03:27:59 (4th October 2024)
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).

Alton map

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

Post offices near Alton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Alton Post Office Alton (MO) 65606

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  • 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 , 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