Alto
Town in Cherokee County, Texas

Alto is a town in Cherokee County, Texas, with 1,027 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rusk, 11.1 miles NW.
- 1,027residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 602 / sq mipopulation density
- 75925ZIP code
About Alto
Alto is a town in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. With a population of 1,027 at the 2020 U.S. census, Alto is the closest municipality to the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, an archaeological site dating back to 800 BC, featuring a prehistoric village and ceremonial center.
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Living in Alto
- Median household income
- $61,688
- Median home value
- $93,800
- Median age
- 28.7
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Alto had 1,027 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,027 |
|---|---|
| Density | 602 per sq mi (233 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alto at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,027 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.70 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6510° N, 95.0708° W |
| ZIP code | 75925 |
| Official website | altotexas.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4802188 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alto
- Rusk11.1 mi NW
- Wells13.2 mi SE
- Reklaw15.8 mi N
- Cushing17.5 mi NE
- Gallatin17.6 mi N
- Kennard21.4 mi S
- New Summerfield22.9 mi N
- Redfield24.1 mi E
- Jacksonville24.2 mi NW
- Nacogdoches24.8 mi E
- Grapeland26.3 mi SW
- Redland26.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Alto
What county is Alto in?
Alto is in Cherokee County, Texas.
What is the population of Alto, TX?
1,027 people lived in Alto at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alto, TX?
The ZIP code of Alto is 75925.
What is the elevation of Alto?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alto?
Rusk (11.1 mi), Wells (13.2 mi), Reklaw (15.8 mi), Cushing (17.5 mi), Gallatin (17.6 mi).
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