Alto, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Alto, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:94.0
Area Land Km2:94.0
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:36.3
Area Land Sq Mi:36.3
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1055
Population Density Km2:11.7
Population Density Sq Mi:30.4
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:285
Elevation Ft:935
Coordinates:43.6911°N -88.8303°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:55-01525[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1582684

Alto is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Alto is located in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km), all of it land.

Demographics

At the 2000 census,[3] there were 1,103 people, 344 households, and 306 families living in the town. The population density was 30.4 people per square mile (11.7/km). There were 353 housing units at an average density of 9.7 per square mile (3.8/km). The racial makeup of the town was 99.37% White, 0.36% Asian, 0.27% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73%.

Of the 344 households 48.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.9% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.8% were non-families. 9.0% of households were one person and 3.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.44.

The age distribution was 32.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median household income was $53,235 and the median family income was $54,911. Males had a median income of $33,487 versus $21,484 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,872. About 2.3% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

43.6767°N -88.795°W

Politics

Alto city vote
by party in presidential elections
YearDemocraticRepublicanThird Parties
2016[4] 11.39% 6884.76% 5063.85% 23
2012[5] 24.23% 15075.12% 4650.65% 4
2008[6] 17.72% 7382.28% 3390.00% 0
2004[7] 15.28% 9484.72% 5210.00% 0
2000[8] 18.82% 10581.18% 4530.00% 0
1996[9] 26.22% 9773.78% 2730.00% 0
1992[10] 10.07% 5473.13% 39216.79% 90
1988[11] 12.85% 6487.15% 4340.00% 0
1984[12] 8.15% 4491.85% 4960.00% 0
1980[13] 11.08% 7188.14% 5650.78% 5
1976[14] 18.82% 10880.84% 4640.35% 2

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  4. Web site: Statement of Votes Cast, General Election, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin . November 8, 2016.
  5. Web site: Fond du Lac County 2012 Presidential and General Election . November 6, 2012.
  6. Web site: Unofficial Canvas, Partisan Election, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin . November 4, 2008.
  7. Web site: The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections.
  8. Web site: The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin.
  9. Web site: The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin.
  10. Web site: The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin.
  11. Web site: The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin.
  12. Web site: The State: The state of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin.
  13. Web site: The State: The state of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin.
  14. Web site: The State: The state of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin.