Alta, UT Demographics

A map of Alta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	119	8	41.9%	3.5%
White	96	210	33.8%	92.1%
Black	66	0	23.2%	0.0%
Multiracial	3	10	1.1%	4.4%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Alta, Utah has an estimated population of 284, a large increase from the 228 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.9% Hispanic, 33.8% White, 23.2% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alta has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alta, that probability was 14.8% in 2020 and 65.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alta is ranked the 273rd most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. 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 was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alta's White Population

96 residents of Alta, or 33.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alta is significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Alta ranks 82nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alta's White population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. White residents' share of Alta's population has decreased from 92.1% to 33.8%.

Alta is less White than neighboring Brighton (90.7% White), Park City (77.2% White), Snyderville (82.6% White), Interlaken (91% White), and Midway (92.4% White).

Alta's Black Population

66 residents of Alta, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alta is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Alta ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alta's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 66. Black residents' share of Alta's population has increased from 0.0% to 23.2%.

Alta is more Black than neighboring Brighton (0% Black), Park City (0.8% Black), Snyderville (0% Black), Interlaken (0% Black), and Midway (0% Black).

Alta's Asian Population

0 residents of Alta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alta is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Alta ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alta's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Alta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alta is less Asian than neighboring Brighton (1.6% Asian), Park City (2.3% Asian), Snyderville (7.4% Asian), Interlaken (9% Asian), and Midway (0.3% Asian).

Alta's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Alta, or 41.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alta is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Alta ranks 254th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1387.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Alta's population has increased from 3.5% to 41.9%.

Alta is more Hispanic than neighboring Brighton (6.8% Hispanic), Park City (14.8% Hispanic), Snyderville (8.1% Hispanic), Interlaken (0% Hispanic), and Midway (3.5% Hispanic).

Alta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alta is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Alta ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alta's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Alta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brighton (0.3% Native American/Other), Park City (0.2% Native American/Other), and Snyderville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Alta's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Alta, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alta is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Alta ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Alta's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.1%.

Alta is more Multiracial than neighboring Brighton (0.6% Multiracial), Snyderville (1% Multiracial), and Interlaken (0% Multiracial). Alta is less Multiracial than neighboring Park City (4.7% Multiracial), and Midway (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.