Altha, FL Demographics

A map of Altha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	407	441	89.1%	88.9%
Multiracial	33	19	7.2%	3.8%
Native American/Other	10	1	2.2%	0.2%
Hispanic	7	31	1.5%	6.3%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Altha, Florida has an estimated population of 457, a decrease from the 496 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 7.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Altha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Altha is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Altha, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altha is ranked the 862nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Altha was ranked the 851st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altha's White Population

407 residents of Altha, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altha is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Altha ranks 115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altha's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Altha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.1%.

Altha is more White than neighboring Blountstown (58.7% White), Grand Ridge (75.2% White), Bristol (77.7% White), and Sneads (66.9% White). Altha is less White than neighboring Lake Mystic (99.7% White).

Altha's Black Population

0 residents of Altha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altha is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Altha ranks 809th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altha's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Altha's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Altha is less Black than neighboring Blountstown (24.3% Black), Grand Ridge (19.5% Black), Bristol (5.1% Black), and Sneads (25.1% Black).

Altha's Asian Population

0 residents of Altha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altha is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Altha ranks 899th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Altha is less Asian than neighboring Blountstown (0.4% Asian), Grand Ridge (0.7% Asian), and Bristol (0.7% Asian).

Altha's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Altha, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altha is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Altha ranks 700th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Altha's population has decreased from 6.3% to 1.5%.

Altha is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Ridge (0.8% Hispanic), and Lake Mystic (0% Hispanic). Altha is less Hispanic than neighboring Blountstown (6% Hispanic), Bristol (8.8% Hispanic), and Sneads (2.1% Hispanic).

Altha's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Altha, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Altha is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Altha ranks 897th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Altha's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.2%.

Altha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Ridge (0.7% Native American/Other), Bristol (0.9% Native American/Other), Lake Mystic (0% Native American/Other), and Sneads (0.3% Native American/Other). Altha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blountstown (2.6% Native American/Other).

Altha's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Altha, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altha is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Altha ranks 431st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Altha's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.2%.

Altha is more Multiracial than neighboring Grand Ridge (3.1% Multiracial), Bristol (6.8% Multiracial), Lake Mystic (0.3% Multiracial), and Sneads (5.6% Multiracial). Altha is less Multiracial than neighboring Blountstown (8.1% 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.