Alto, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alto, Georgia
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Alto City Hall
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Location in Banks County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| Counties | Habersham, Banks | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.94 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.94 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 970 | ||
| • Density | 855.38/sq mi (330.34/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
30510, 30596
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| Area code(s) | 706 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-01948 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2405145 | ||
Alto is a small town in the U.S. state of Georgia. It's special because it's located in two different counties: Banks County and Habersham County. In 2020, about 970 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Alto's History
Alto got its name because it's quite high up! "Alto" means "high" in Spanish. The town is about 1,394 feet above sea level. A post office opened in Alto in 1879. The town officially became a town in 1895.
Where is Alto Located?
Alto is a town that covers a total area of about 2.9 square kilometers (or 1.13 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Alto?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 74 | — | |
| 1910 | 109 | 47.3% | |
| 1920 | 168 | 54.1% | |
| 1930 | 219 | 30.4% | |
| 1940 | 217 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 302 | 39.2% | |
| 1960 | 275 | −8.9% | |
| 1970 | 372 | 35.3% | |
| 1980 | 618 | 66.1% | |
| 1990 | 651 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 876 | 34.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,172 | 33.8% | |
| 2020 | 970 | −17.2% | |
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Alto's Population in 2020
In the 2020 census, Alto had 970 people living there. The population was split between the two counties. There were 656 people in the Habersham County part of Alto. The other 516 people lived in the Banks County part.
Schools in Alto
Students living in the Banks County part of Alto go to schools in the Banks County School District. These students are typically zoned to attend Banks County High School.
If you live in the Habersham County part of Alto, you would go to schools in the Habersham County School District.
See Also
In Spanish: Alto (Georgia) para niños
