Categories in Alta, Iowa
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationCrop GrowerFarmingChurchesReligious OrganizationConstruction of housesElectricianHVAC ContractorResidential BuildingEducationEntertainment ProviderRestaurantsAtm'sCemeteryBeauty salonsBusiness to Business ServiceManagement Consultant FirmReal Estate AgencyDepartment storesShopping otherTrucking Company
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Alta, Iowa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Religion | 13 | 94 years |
| Construction of buildings | 10 | 36 years |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 9 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 9 | 40 years |
| Fruits and vegetables | 8 | 39 years |
| Unreachable | 8 | 53 years |
| Electronics stores | 8 | 35 years |
| Beauty salons | 6 | — |
| Shopping other | 6 | — |
| Restaurants | 5 | — |
| Real estate | 5 | — |
| Gas station | 5 | — |
| Atm's | 5 | — |
Alta, Iowa Facts
| Area | 1.0 mi² |
| Population | 1,791 |
| Male Population | 872 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 919 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.3% |
| Median Age | 36.1 years (Male: 33.1, Female: 39) |
| Area Codes | 712 |
| Neighborhoods | Alta |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.67359, -95.29055 |
| Zip Codes | 51002 |
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Alta, Iowa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,485 | 1,662 | 1,834 | 1,785 | 1,791 | 1,796 | 1,815 |
| Population Density | 1,431.1 / mi² | 1,601.7 / mi² | 1,767.5 / mi² | 1,720.2 / mi² | 1,726 / mi² | 1,730.8 / mi² | 1,749.1 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAlta, Iowa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta, Iowa | +20.6% | +7.8% | -2.3% |
| Iowa | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alta, Iowa Median Age
Median Age: 36.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta, Iowa | 36.1 yrs | 39 yrs | 33.1 yrs |
| Iowa | 38.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Alta, Iowa Population Density
Population Density: 1,726 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta, Iowa | 1,791 | 1.038 sq mi | 1,726 / mi² |
| Iowa | 3.1 million | 56,272.8 sq mi | 54.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alta, Iowa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Alta, Iowa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Alta, Iowa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta, Iowa | 33,049 tn | 18.45 tn | 31,850.1 tons/mi² |
| Iowa | 60,512,078 tn | 19.6 tn | 1,075.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Alta, Iowa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,049 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 31,850.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Alta, Iowa
Alta is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,883 at the 2010 census.
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