Alta, Utah
Alta: Town in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
About
Alta is a town located in the county of Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 383 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 377 inhabitants.
The town was created 159 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Alta
| Population : | 377 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Salt Lake County |
| Postal code : | 84092 |
| Area : | 11.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 8,563 feet / 2610 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:40:11 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alta is located at 40°35'20"N 111°38'17"W (40.5888400, -111.6379800). It has 2 neighbors: Silver Lake and Alpine.
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- Official Website
Official website of Alta
Alta has 2 neighbours.
- Silver Lake town in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
- Alpine city in Utah County, Utah, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alta decreased by 1.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 383 | - | census |
| 2011 | 389 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 391 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 393 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 389 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 388 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 388 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 385 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 383 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 379 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 377 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Schools in Alta
College & universities near Alta, UT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230144 | Collectiv Academy | Sandy (UT) | 84094 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alta, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 340 South 600 West | RAIL |
| SLB | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 300 South 600 West | BUS |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
| OGD | Ogden, Utah | 2393 Wall Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Alta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Park City Post Office | Park City (UT) | 84060 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alta , Iowa city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,916 people.
Other cities in Salt Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salt Lake County , UT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | The capital of Utah. |
| West Valley City | 135,248 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy | 94,871 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy Hills | 89,575 | A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan | 78,503 | The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Millcreek | 60,507 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Taylorsville | 59,402 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Herriman | 55,756 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Draper | 48,963 | The most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Murray | 48,355 | The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Riverton | 44,369 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan Heights | 37,141 | City in United States of America |
| Kearns | 35,731 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Midvale | 34,434 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Cottonwood Heights | 33,327 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
