Alton, SD is a small rural town with a population of 167 people. Located in Bon Homme County, Alton offers visitors and residents alike a wide range of activities and attractions. The area is home to many local businesses such as the Alton Cafe & Bakery where guests can get freshly made pies and other homemade treats. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hunting, ATVing and hiking at nearby spots such as Lake Andes Wildlife Refuge or Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge. Other organizations in the area include the Alton Senior Center which offers programs for seniors and the Alton Library which provide educational resources for the entire community. On top of these organizations there are also many local sporting events in Alton like softball tournaments, basketball games and 5k runs throughout the year.
The population in Alton is 167. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alton is 42.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alton is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alton
- 78.2% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 16.9% are married with children
- 23.9% have children, but are single
Race in Alton
- 84.8% are White
- 6.4% are Black
- 6.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander