West Alton, MO

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2023 Population

511

0.39% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.7

0.824% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

1.76%

12.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$128,438

24.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$156,300

9.6% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

267

1.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Alton, MO had a population of 511 people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $128,438. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Alton, MO declined from 513 to 511, a −0.39% decrease and its median household income grew from $102,969 to $128,438, a 24.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Alton, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (98%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.57%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.391%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in West Alton, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in West Alton, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Alton, MO was $156,300, and the homeownership rate was 94.3%.

Most people in West Alton, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in West Alton, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Alton, MO is home to a population of 511 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of West Alton, MO residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 62.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (501 people) in West Alton, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of West Alton, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Alton, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Alton, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Alton, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
501 ± 133
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8 ± 10
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2 ± 12.6

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Alton, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
14 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 13
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 17

West Alton, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Alton, MO employs 267 people. The largest industries in West Alton, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (54 people), Educational Services (49 people), and Construction (44 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($135,263), Transportation & Warehousing ($135,263), and Construction ($125,000).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

267

2023 Value

± 86

−1.48%

1 Year decline

± 46.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Alton, MO declined at a rate of −1.48%, from 271 employees to 267 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Alton, MO, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (51 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (43 people), and Transportation Occupations (38 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Alton, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

267

2023 Value

± 86

−1.48%

1 Year decline

± 46.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Alton, MO declined at a rate of −1.48%, from 271 employees to 267 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Alton, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (54 people), Educational Services (49 people), and Construction (44 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Alton, MO, though some of these residents may live in West Alton, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,875

Median earning men ± $20,161

$37,500

Median earning women ± $24,612

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($135,263), Construction ($125,000), and Manufacturing ($80,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($46,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,578), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($32,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Alton, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Alton, MO was $156,300 in 2023, which is 0.515 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $172,900 to $156,300, a 9.6% decrease. The homeownership rate in West Alton, MO is 94.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Alton, MO have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Alton, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$156,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$60,320

$150

Median Property Taxes

±$43

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Alton, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Alton, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

94.3%

Homeownership

2023

54.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 94.3% of the housing units in West Alton, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 86%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Alton, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 3101

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in West Alton, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$128,438

Median Household Income

± $35,155

159

Number of Households

± 47

In 2023, the median household income of the 159 households in West Alton, MO grew to $128,438 from the previous year's value of $102,969.

The following chart displays the households in West Alton, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $125k - $150k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Alton, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (89.4%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (0.38%)

In 2023, 89.4% of workers in West Alton, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (0.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Alton, MO have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in West Alton, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Alton, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Alton, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Alton, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

1.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Alton, MO (9 out of 511 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Alton, MO is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.5% of the population of West Alton, MO has health coverage, with 68.9% on employee plans, 7.24% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 6.26% on non-group plans, and 0.783% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Charles County, MO see 2257 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.73% increase from the previous year (2197 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1589 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,257 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Charles County, MO

Primary care physicians in St. Charles County, MO see an average of 2,257 patients per year. This represents a 2.73% increase from the previous year (2,197 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Charles County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.52%

Uninsured

68.9%

Employer Coverage

7.24%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

6.26%

Non-Group

0.783%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Alton, MO declined by 24.7% from 4.68% to 3.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Alton, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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