Altha, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 457, Altha's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Altha is a small community located in Florida, within Calhoun County. The total population is 457. It ranks as the 862nd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Altha is 50.0 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Altha has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Altha is $29,583. This is 60% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.0%. This is 194% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Altha, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $84,500. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Altha is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 48.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Altha has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.1% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Altha, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.