Alto

Town in Cherokee County, Texas

Aerial view of Alto, Texas
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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.

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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Median household income
$61,688
Median home value
$93,800
Median age
28.7
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Alto, TX population

Alto had 1,027 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,027
Density602 per sq mi (233 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Alto at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyCherokee County
TypeTown
Population1,027 (2020)
Land area1.70 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates31.6510° N, 95.0708° W
ZIP code75925
Official websitealtotexas.org
Census code (GEOID)4802188

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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