Alton, UT Demographics

A map of Alton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	152	111	58.5%	94.1%
Native American/Other	108	0	41.5%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.8%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	2.5%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	2.5%

Alton, Utah has an estimated population of 260, a dramatic increase from the 118 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% White, 41.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alton 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 Alton, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 48.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alton is ranked the 277th 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). Alton was ranked the 315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alton's White Population

152 residents of Alton, or 58.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alton is significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Alton ranks 43rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alton's White population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. White residents' share of Alton's population has decreased from 94.1% to 58.5%.

Alton is less White than neighboring Glendale (100% White), Hatch (87.9% White), Orderville (85.6% White), Panguitch (94.1% White), and Kanab (90.6% White).

Alton's Black Population

0 residents of Alton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Alton ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

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

Alton is less Black than neighboring Panguitch (0.2% Black), and Kanab (0.3% Black).

Alton's Asian Population

0 residents of Alton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alton is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Alton ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

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

Alton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Alton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alton is significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Alton ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Alton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hatch (7.9% Hispanic), Panguitch (2% Hispanic), and Kanab (5.7% Hispanic).

Alton's Native American/Other Population

108 residents of Alton, or 41.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alton is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Alton ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 108. Native American/Other residents' share of Alton's population has increased from 0.0% to 41.5%.

Alton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glendale (0% Native American/Other), Hatch (0% Native American/Other), Orderville (0% Native American/Other), Panguitch (1.6% Native American/Other), and Kanab (1.2% Native American/Other).

Alton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Alton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alton is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Alton ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Alton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Alton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hatch (4.2% Multiracial), Orderville (14.4% Multiracial), Panguitch (2.2% Multiracial), and Kanab (2.2% 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.