Altha is a small town in Calhoun County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 496 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 536 at the 2010 census.
History
Altha was first settled in 1902,
2010 and 2020 census
{| class="wikitable"
|+Altha racial composition<br> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br> (NH = Non-Hispanic)<br>
!Race
!Pop 2010
!Pop 2020
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|White (NH)
|495
|441
|92.35%
|88.91%
|-
|Black or African American (NH)
|7
|4
|1.31%
|0.81%
|-
|Native American or Alaska Native (NH)
|0
|1
|0.00%
|0.20%
|-
|Asian (NH)
|1
|0
|0.19%
|0.00%
|-
|Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)
|0
|0
|0.00%
|0.00%
|-
|Some other race (NH)
|1
|0
|0.19%
|0.00%
|-
|Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)
|6
|19
|1.12%
|3.83%
|-
|Hispanic or Latino (any race)
|26
|31
|4.85%
|6.25%
|-
|Total
|536
|496
|
|
|-
|}
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 496 people, 187 households, and 116 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 536 people, 198 households, and 144 families residing in the town.
In 2010, the population was 47% male and 53% female. 33% of the population was under 18 and 15.5% was 65 or over.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there are 506 people, 204 households, and 128 families residing in the town. The population density is . There are 226 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town is 95.85% White, 0.20% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.57% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 5.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In 2000, there are 204 households out of which 30.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 13.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% are non-families. 31.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.04.
In 2000, in the town, the age distribution is 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.3 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town is $27,917, and the median income for a family is $40,156. Males have a median income of $26,389 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,677. 17.3% of the population and 8.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 29.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Education
thumb|[[Altha School on February 12, 2011, before it was destroyed by Hurricane Michael and demolished soon after, in October 2018.]]
Altha, served by the Calhoun County School District is home to the K–12 Altha Public School, established early after the turn of the twentieth century.
The "white building", as it was known as, has since been demolished due to Hurricane Michael. The school has since been rebuilt on the previous school's site, retaining its same name, and currently serves as the town's only public school.
School sports
The girls' volleyball team has won numerous district, region, and state semi-finals playoffs as well. Altha School runs boys' basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, weightlifting, and a cross-country team. The girls' and boys' weightlifting teams have won several state championships.
Businesses and attractions
The largest employer in Altha is Oglesby Plants International. The Chipola River, about three miles west of Altha, offers swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing opportunities.
References
External links
- Official Website for the Town of Altha