Sierra Alta

  1. Sierra Alta Legal Resources
  2. Sierra Alta Statistics
  3. Sierra Alta Property/Housing/Real Estate Information
  4. Sierra Alta Employment Information
  5. Sierra Alta Family Information
  6. Sierra Alta Education Information
  7. Sierra Alta Public Benefits Information
  8. Sierra Alta Immigration & Civil Rights Information


Sierra Alta Legal Resources Back to top

State Attorney General
Federal Courts
Puerto Rico


Sierra Alta Statistics Back to top
  • Population (2000): 1,119
  • Land Area (2000): 7.592 square kilometers
  • Water Area (2000): 0.000 square kilometers
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Houses (2000): 405
Sierra Alta Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural Population Percent
Color 0 Box Urban 756 62.90%
Color 1 Box Rural, Farm 0 0.00%
Color 2 Box Rural, Non-farm 446 37.10%

Sierra Alta Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Sierra Alta Employment Information Back to top
Sierra Alta Employment By Industry

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Public Administration 32 26.23%
2. Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting 24 19.67%
3. Construction 18 14.75%
4. Food Manufacturing 18 14.75%
5. Educational Services 12 9.84%
6. Food and Beverage Stores 7 5.74%
7. Arts / Entertainment / Recreation 6 4.92%
8. Repair and Maintenance 5 4.10%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Health Care 22 41.51%
2. Public Administration 11 20.75%
3. Private Household Services 6 11.32%
4. Personal and Laundry Services 5 9.43%
5. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 5 9.43%
6. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 4 7.55%

Sierra Alta Employment By Job

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Law Enforcement Workers 27 22.13%
2. Agricultural Workers 24 19.67%
3. Food Processing Workers 18 14.75%
4. Carpenters 14 11.48%
5. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 13 10.66%
6. Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers 7 5.74%
7. Other Protective Service Workers 5 4.10%
8. Teachers, Pre/Primary School 5 4.10%
9. Vehicle Mechanics 5 4.10%
10. Supervisors / Construction and Extract 4 3.28%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Registered Nurses 22 41.51%
2. Other Personal Care, Not child care 6 11.32%
3. Secretaries and Admins 6 11.32%
4. Accountants and Auditors 5 9.43%
5. Other Healthcare Support 5 9.43%
6. Personal Appearance Workers 5 9.43%
7. Other Protective Service Workers 4 7.55%

Sierra Alta Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week Color 0 Box Population Percent
35 or more hours 151 16.80%
15-35 hours 114 12.68%
1-14 hours 17 1.89%
No regular hours 617 68.63%

Sierra Alta Time Left For Work
Time Color 0 Box Population Percent
Midnight-4:59 AM 19 11.59%
5 AM-5:29 AM 0 0.00%
5:30 AM-5:59 AM 14 8.54%
6 AM-6:29 AM 42 25.61%
6:30 AM-6:59 AM 7 4.27%
7 AM-7:29 AM 44 26.83%
7:30 AM-7:59 AM 11 6.71%
8 AM-8:29 AM 0 0.00%
8:30 AM-8:59 AM 0 0.00%
9:00 AM-9:59 AM 11 6.71%
10:00 AM-10:59 AM 0 0.00%
11:00 AM-11:59 AM 0 0.00%
Noon-3:59 PM 16 9.76%
4 PM-11:59 PM 0 0.00%

Sierra Alta Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes Color 0 Box Population Percent
Less than 5 0 0.00%
5-9 0 0.00%
10-14 5 3.05%
15-19 13 7.93%
20-24 23 14.02%
25-29 0 0.00%
30-34 62 37.80%
35-39 4 2.44%
40-44 21 12.80%
45-59 16 9.76%
60-89 5 3.05%
At least 90 15 9.15%

Sierra Alta Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation

Minutes Color 0 Box Population (public) Percent Color 1 Box Population (private) Percent
Under 30 0 0.00% 41 25.00%
30-44 0 0.00% 87 53.05%
45-59 0 0.00% 16 9.76%
At least 60 0 0.00% 20 12.20%

Sierra Alta Type Of Commute
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Bicycle 0 0.00%
Color 1 Box Car / truck / van, carpool 16 9.76%
Color 2 Box Car / truck / van, solo 137 83.54%
Color 3 Box Motorcycle 0 0.00%
Color 4 Box Other 0 0.00%
Color 5 Box Public transportation 0 0.00%
Color 6 Box Walked 11 6.71%
Color 7 Box Worked at home 0 0.00%

Sierra Alta Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Sierra Alta Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 335 (1,202 people)
Families (2000): 297 (1,152 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 14
People at same address in 1995: 943
Sierra Alta Household Income in 1999

Income Population Percent
Under $10,000 240 71.64%
$10,000-$14,999 17 5.07%
$15,000-$19,999 20 5.97%
$20,000-$24,999 9 2.69%
$25,000-$29,999 27 8.06%
$30,000-$34,999 12 3.58%
$35,000-$39,999 4 1.19%
$40,000-$44,999 0 0.00%
$45,000-$49,999 0 0.00%
$50,000-$59,999 0 0.00%
$60,000-$74,999 0 0.00%
$75,000-$99,999 0 0.00%
$100,000-$124,999 0 0.00%
$125,000-$149,999 0 0.00%
$150,000-$199,999 0 0.00%
$200,000 or more 6 1.79%

Sierra Alta Household Type
Type Population Percent
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 1 person 50 14.53%
Color 0 Box Family, 2 people 81 23.55%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 2 people 1 0.29%
Color 0 Box Family, 3 people 62 18.02%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 3 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 4 people 75 21.80%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 4 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 5 people 48 13.95%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 5 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 6 people 17 4.94%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 6 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 7 or more people 10 2.91%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 7 or more people 0 0.00%

Sierra Alta Household Income Type
Type Color 0 Box Population Percent
Earnings 198 29.07%
Interest / Dividend / Rent 6 0.88%
Public Assistance 97 14.24%
Retirement 16 2.35%
Self Employment 11 1.62%
Social Security 93 13.66%
Supplemental Security 0 0.00%
Wage / Salary 191 28.05%
Other 69 10.13%

Sierra Alta Family Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box No children under 18 96 39.34%
Color 1 Box With children under 18 148 60.66%

Sierra Alta Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 7 1.50%
Color 1 Box Married 263 56.44%
Color 2 Box Never Married 180 38.63%
Color 3 Box Widowed 16 3.43%

Sierra Alta Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 7 1.54%
Color 1 Box Married 253 55.48%
Color 2 Box Never Married 159 34.87%
Color 3 Box Widowed 37 8.11%

Sierra Alta Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Sierra Alta Education Information Back to top
Sierra Alta Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree Population Percent
Color 0 Box Less than 9th grade 289 34.40%
Color 1 Box 9th-12th grade, no diploma 174 20.71%
Color 2 Box High school diploma or equivalent 215 25.60%
Color 3 Box Some college, no degree 80 9.52%
Color 4 Box Associate degree 30 3.57%
Color 5 Box Bachelors degree 52 6.19%
Color 6 Box Graduate or professional degree 0 0.00%

Sierra Alta Population In School (3 or older)
School Level Color 0 Box In Public School Percent Color 1 Box In Private School Percent Total Percent
Nursery or preschool 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Kindergarten 13 1.16% 0 0.00% 13 1.16%
Grades 1-4 63 5.63% 0 0.00% 63 5.63%
Grades 5-8 104 9.29% 0 0.00% 104 9.29%
Grades 9-12 115 10.28% 0 0.00% 115 10.28%
Undergrad college 17 1.52% 26 2.32% 43 3.84%
Graduate or professional school 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total 312 27.88% 26 2.32% 338 30.21%

Sierra Alta Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Sierra Alta Public Benefits Information Back to top
Sierra Alta Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below Population Percent
Color 0 Box At Or Above Poverty Level 230 19.13%
Color 1 Box Below Poverty Level 972 80.87%

Sierra Alta Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Sierra Alta Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Sierra Alta Population By Age
Age Population Percent
0-9 Years 164 14.66%
10-19 Years 215 19.21%
20-29 Years 159 14.21%
30-39 Years 171 15.28%
40-49 Years 111 9.92%
50-59 Years 104 9.29%
60-69 Years 114 10.19%
70-79 Years 42 3.75%
80-89 Years 35 3.13%
90+ Years 4 0.36%

Sierra Alta Population - Male/Female
Male/Female Population Percent
Color 0 Box Male 592 52.90%
Color 1 Box Female 527 47.10%

Sierra Alta Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity Population Percent
Color 3 Box Hispanic/Latino 1,118 99.91%
Color 0 Box Caucasian 1 0.09%
Color 6 Box Other Race 0 0.00%
Color 7 Box Multiracial 0 0.00%
Color 5 Box Pacific Islander 0 0.00%
Color 4 Box Amerindian 0 0.00%
Color 2 Box Asian 0 0.00%
Color 1 Box African-American 0 0.00%

Sierra Alta Top Specified Ancestries
Rank Ancestry Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Specified Ancestries
1. French Non-Basque 17 51.52%
2. United States Or American 16 48.48%

Sierra Alta Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank Language Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Reported Languages
1. Spanish Or Spanish Creole 963 86.45%
2. Only English 151 13.55%

Sierra Alta Citizen Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Citizen by birth 1,202 100.00%
Color 1 Box Naturalized immigrant 0 0.00%
Color 2 Box Not a citizen 0 0.00%

Sierra Alta Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sierra Alta Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.