Alta, CA Demographics

A map of Alta's Population by Race

Alta, California had a population of 615 in 2020. It was 84.1% White, 0.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Alta is the 1184th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Alta's White Population

517 residents of Alta identify as White, or 84.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Alta considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alta is ranked #105 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alta is more White than neighboring Dutch Flat (82.5% White), Colfax (77.9% White), Foresthill (77.7% White), and Nevada City (81.3% White). Alta is less White than neighboring Washington (96% White).

Alta's Black Population

1 residents of Alta identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alta slightly less than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alta is ranked #1256 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alta is more Black than neighboring Washington (0% Black). Alta is less Black than neighboring Dutch Flat (0.5% Black), Colfax (0.5% Black), Foresthill (0.4% Black), and Nevada City (0.8% Black).

Alta's Asian Population

5 residents of Alta identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alta less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alta is ranked #1190 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alta is more Asian than neighboring Dutch Flat (0% Asian), Washington (0% Asian), and Foresthill (0.4% Asian). Alta is less Asian than neighboring Colfax (1.1% Asian), and Nevada City (1.6% Asian).

Alta's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Alta identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alta considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alta is ranked #1489 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alta is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington (0% Hispanic). Alta is less Hispanic than neighboring Dutch Flat (11.5% Hispanic), Colfax (10.5% Hispanic), Foresthill (9.5% Hispanic), and Nevada City (8.5% Hispanic).

Alta's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Alta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alta is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dutch Flat (0.5% Native American/Other), Colfax (2.5% Native American/Other), Foresthill (2.7% Native American/Other), and Nevada City (2.3% Native American/Other). Alta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington (4% Native American/Other).

Alta's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Alta identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alta is ranked #734 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alta is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington (0% Multiracial). Alta is less Multiracial than neighboring Colfax (7.4% Multiracial), Foresthill (9.2% Multiracial), and Nevada City (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.