Cities in Salt Lake County
Alta
Alta is a small mountain community nestled at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon in the far eastern part of Salt Lake County. A wide variety of terrain and spectacular alpine scenery combine to create a unique setting for diverse outdoor experiences. In the winter the town is a world-renowned ski area with an average snowfall of over 500 inches of light, dry snow, located 30 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport.
In the summer it is a beautiful alpine environment frequented by hikers, mountain bikers and sightseers.
Mayor:
- Tom Pollard
Council:
- Steven Gilman
- Dave Richards
- Paul Moxley
- Cliff Curry
City Hall:
P.O. Box 8016
Alta, UT 84092
Phone: 801 742-3522
Fax: 801 742-1006
Hours: M-F 8 am - 5 pm
except holidays
At a glance:
| Incorporated: | 1970 |
| Households: | 67 |
| Home Owner: | 61.2% |
| Median age: | 28.70 |
| Population: | 370 |
| Avg household size: | 2.12 |
| Renter: | 38.8% |
| Land area: | 4 sq mls |
| Land area: | 4 sq mls |
Ethnic Diversity:
| White: | 94.9% |
| Indian & Alaskan Native: | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian & Pacific Islands: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 1.4% |
| Black: | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0.5% |
| Hispanic: | 4.3% |
City's Population Rank:
- State of Utah: #188
- Salt Lake County: #18
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
