Alta
Town in Salt Lake County, Utah
Alta is a town in Salt Lake County, Utah, with 228 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,563 ft (2,610 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brighton, 2.0 miles NE.
- 228residents (2020 Census)
- 8,563 ftelevation · 2,610 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.7 km²
- 50 / sq mipopulation density
- 84121ZIP code
About Alta
Alta is a town in eastern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 228 at the 2020 census, a large decrease from the 2010 figure of 383.
Alta is centered in the Alta Ski Area, a ski resort that has 500,000 annual visitors. It is known for its powder skiing and its decision to not allow snowboarding.
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- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median age
- 30.1
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Alta had 228 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 228 |
|---|---|
| Density | 50 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alta at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 228 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.52 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,563 ft (2,610 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5862° N, 111.6232° W |
| ZIP code | 84121 |
| Official website | townofalta.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4900650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alta
- Brighton2.0 mi NE
- Interlaken8.4 mi E
- Park City8.4 mi NE
- Granite8.8 mi W
- Midway9.0 mi SE
- Snyderville9.2 mi NE
- Cottonwood Heights10.2 mi W
- Summit Park10.9 mi N
- Alpine11.6 mi SW
- Holladay11.6 mi NW
- Sandy11.9 mi W
- Charleston11.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alta
What county is Alta in?
Alta is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
What is the population of Alta, UT?
228 people lived in Alta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alta, UT?
The ZIP code of Alta is 84121.
What is the elevation of Alta?
8,563 feet (2,610 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alta?
Brighton (2.0 mi), Interlaken (8.4 mi), Park City (8.4 mi), Granite (8.8 mi), Midway (9.0 mi).
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