Alton, Missouri facts for kids
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Alton, Missouri
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Oregon County Courthouse
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Location of Alton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Oregon |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 707 |
| • Density | 450.61/sq mi (174.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65606
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-00964 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393937 |
Alton is a small city in Missouri, USA. It's the main town, or county seat, of Oregon County. In 2020, about 707 people lived there.
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Alton's History
Alton was officially planned out in 1859. The city got its name from Alton, Illinois, another city. A post office has been open in Alton since 1860. Alton became an official city in 1929.
A special place called Greer Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it's an important historical site.
About Alton's Location
Alton is located in Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 1.59 square miles (4.10 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Alton's Weather
Alton has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. The hottest month is usually July, and the coldest is January. The area gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. Snowfall is generally light.
People of Alton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 76 | — | |
| 1880 | 127 | 67.1% | |
| 1930 | 439 | — | |
| 1940 | 576 | 31.2% | |
| 1950 | 571 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 677 | 18.6% | |
| 1970 | 715 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 721 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 692 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 668 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 871 | 30.4% | |
| 2020 | 707 | −18.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 871 people living in Alton. There were 352 households, which are like homes where people live. About 32.7% of these homes had children under 18. Many homes were families, including married couples.
The average age of people in Alton was about 39 years old. About 28.7% of the people were under 18. Also, 25.6% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Schools in Alton
The Alton R-IV School District runs two schools in the city. These are Alton Elementary School and Alton High School. The town also has a library where you can borrow books, called the Alton Branch Library.
See also
In Spanish: Alton (Misuri) para niños
