Alton, Iowa Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Alton is 1,250, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by agriculture and small businesses.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1882
- County: Sioux County
- Land area: 1.1 square miles
- Population density: 1,136 people per square mile
- Area code: 712
- Zip code: 51003
Geography and Location
Alton is located in northwestern Iowa, in Sioux County, along the Floyd River. The town is situated near U.S. Highway 60, providing access to nearby towns like Orange City and Sioux City. Alton is part of the larger agricultural region of Iowa, with corn and soybeans being the dominant crops. The town enjoys a peaceful, rural setting and experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.
Demographics
Median resident age: 37.6 years
Median household income: $39,911
Median house value: $73,600
Population by Race
Races in Alton:
- White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
- Hispanic (1.1%)
Ancestries: German (40.0%), Dutch (34.1%), Irish (7.8%), United States (4.5%), Norwegian (3.9%), English (2.9%).
Land area: 1.5 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Alton
- High school or higher: 87.1%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.7%
- Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
- Unemployed: 1.4%
- Mean travel time to work: 14.0 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Alton city
- Never married: 22.8%
- Now married: 66.0%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 6.1%
- Divorced: 5.1%
0.9% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -44 (-3.9%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Alton:
- ORANGE CITY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; ORANGE CITY, IA)
- SIOUX CTR COMM HOSPITAL & HEALTH CTR (about 14 miles; SIOUX CENTER, IA)
- FLOYD VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; LE MARS, IA)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alton:
- SIOUX GATEWAY/COL. BUD DAY FIELD (about 48 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Abbreviation: SUX)
- JOE FOSS FIELD (about 64 miles; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Abbreviation: FSD)
- CHAN GURNEY MUNI (about 96 miles; YANKTON, SD; Abbreviation: YKN)
Other public-use airports nearest to Alton:
- ORANGE CITY MUNI (about 3 miles; ORANGE CITY, IA; Abbreviation: ORC)
- SIOUX CENTER MUNI (about 16 miles; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Abbreviation: SOY)
- SHELDON MUNI (about 20 miles; SHELDON, IA; Abbreviation: SHL)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alton:
- WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,639)
- BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,524)
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 66 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
- WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 89 miles; WAYNE, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,026)
- SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 102 miles; MARSHALL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,405)
- SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 110 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,353)
- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 117 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,175)
Public primary/middle school in Alton:
- MOC-FLOYD VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 293; Location: 1104 5TH AVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
Private primary/middle school in Alton:
- SPALDING CATHOLIC/ST MARY CTR (Students: 128; Location: 607 10TH STREET; Grades: PK – 6)
Libraries
Library in Alton:
- ALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $50,652; Location: 905 3RD AVENUE, BOX 379; 10,713 books; 255 audio materials; 588 video materials; 82 serial subscriptions)