Alton, ME is a small town located in the northern part of the state. With a population of 818 people, Alton is considered a rural community with a population density of 20 people per square mile. There are plenty of local businesses that cater to the needs of the residents such as Tom's Pawn Shop, which has been in business for over 30 years, and Black Bear Bait & Tackle, which supplies anglers with all their fishing needs. Outdoor activities are plentiful in Alton from snowmobiling to fishing and hunting. In addition to these outdoor activities there are a number of organizations including the Boys and Girls Club and Rotary International that help the community prosper. Finally, locals enjoy participating in or watching sporting events such as high school basketball games at Alton High School or baseball games at nearby Littlefield Park.
The population in Alton is 818. There are 19 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alton is 48.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alton is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alton
- 49.6% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 27.5% are married with children
- 14.9% have children, but are single
Race in Alton
- 99.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander