Alto, California facts for kids
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Alto
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Location of Alto in Marin County, California.
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 Alto
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Marin County |
| Metro | San Francisco Bay Area |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 732 |
| • Density | 5,809.52/sq mi (2,247.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 218191; 2582933 |
Alto is a small community in Marin County, California. Its name means "Tall" in Spanish. It is right next to the city of Mill Valley. Alto is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. It sits at a low elevation of about 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 732 people lived there.
Where is Alto Located?
Alto is found in the beautiful state of California. It is part of Marin County. The community covers a small area of about 0.13 square miles (0.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Alto?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 711 | — | |
| 2020 | 732 | 3.0% | |
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In 2010, Alto had 711 residents. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 732 people. Most people in Alto live in family homes. In 2010, about 87% of the people living in Alto were White. About 4% were Asian, and 1% were African American. People from other backgrounds also make up the community. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The community has a mix of ages. In 2010, about a quarter of the people were under 18 years old. About a third of the residents were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in Alto was around 41 years old. Many homes in Alto are owned by the people who live in them, while others are rented.
Schools in Alto
Students living in Alto attend schools in two different districts. Younger students go to schools in the Mill Valley Elementary School District. Older students, usually in high school, attend schools within the Tamalpais Union High School District.
See also
In Spanish: Alto (California) para niños
