Alton, Iowa facts for kids
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Alton, Iowa
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Location of Alton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Incorporated | March 8, 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
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| • Total | 1,248 |
| • Density | 656.15/sq mi (253.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51003
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-01585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454157 |
Alton is a small city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. It is located along the Floyd River. In 2020, about 1,248 people lived there.
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Alton's History
Alton was first called East Orange. It was founded in 1875 when a railroad line reached that area. The name changed to Alton in 1882. Just one year later, in 1883, Alton officially became a city.
Where is Alton?
Alton is located in Iowa at specific coordinates: 42.986906 degrees North and 96.011314 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 1.85 square miles (4.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Alton
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 708 | — |
| 1900 | 1,009 | +42.5% |
| 1910 | 1,046 | +3.7% |
| 1920 | 1,007 | −3.7% |
| 1930 | 1,014 | +0.7% |
| 1940 | 1,025 | +1.1% |
| 1950 | 1,038 | +1.3% |
| 1960 | 1,048 | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 1,018 | −2.9% |
| 1980 | 986 | −3.1% |
| 1990 | 1,063 | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 1,095 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 1,216 | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 1,248 | +2.6% |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, Alton had 1,248 residents living in 477 households. Most people, about 88.9%, were White. About 6.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 32.9%, had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Alton was 37 years old. About 29.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Alton had 1,216 people. The population density was about 657 people per square mile. Most residents, 95.9%, were White. About 4.7% were Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.9% of households had children under 18. The average age was 36.6 years. About 27.1% of residents were under 18.
Schools in Alton
The local school district for Alton is the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District. This district was formed in 1994. Alton is home to the district's middle school. The elementary and high schools are in a nearby city called Orange City.
Alton also has Spalding Catholic School. This school serves elementary students. It used to have more campuses, but now all elementary grades are on one campus in Alton. Older students from Spalding Catholic now attend Gehlen Catholic School in LeMars.
Famous People from Alton
- James T. Klein was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives.
- Robert Schuller was a famous pastor. He was born and grew up near Alton.
See also
In Spanish: Alton (Iowa) para niños
