Alta, WY is a small town located in the northwest corner of Wyoming. It has a population of 367 people and a population density of 58 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The town is home to several local businesses including Jorgensen’s General Store, Alta Liquor, and Stilshrine’s Hair Salon. Year-round outdoor activities in Alta include fishing on the Wood River, horseback riding through Snow King Ranch, and skiing or snowshoeing up Granite Mountain. Organizations within the town include the Alta Community Center, which holds regular events for residents such as movie nights and holiday celebrations, as well as the Alta Lions Club who are active in supporting their community. Local sporting events vary seasonally but generally include basketball tournaments at the community center.
The population in Alta is 367. There are 44 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alta is 70.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alta is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alta
- 69.5% are married
- 9.2% are divorced
- 39.8% are married with children
- 17.0% have children, but are single
Race in Alta
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander