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Alto, TX
Town in Cherokee County, Texas.
Population
1,222
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
717
ZIP codes
0
Alto and its ZIP codes
Alto at a glance
- Alto is about 6.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,688 a year, 21% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,800 (67% below Texas).
Local data for Alto, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alto, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,688
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$93,800
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
28.7
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (308), Irish Americans (81), German Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Alto.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,484
14,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $5,935 per person
How people get to work
Alto, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alto, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alto, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Alto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RuskCity | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| WellsTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| ReklawCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| CushingCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| GallatinCity | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| KennardCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| New SummerfieldCity | 23 mi | 4.7 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 24 mi | 15.1 |
| RedfieldCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| NacogdochesCity | 25 mi | 27.6 |
| GrapelandCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.1 |
| ApplebyCity | 28 mi | 2.2 |
| HudsonCity | 28 mi | 5.1 |
| NechesCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alto, TX in?
- Alto is in Cherokee County, Texas.
- What is the population of Alto, TX?
- About 1,222 people live in Alto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alto?
- Nearby places include Rusk (11 mi), Wells (13 mi), Reklaw (16 mi), Cushing (18 mi), Gallatin (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023