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Altoona

Alabama · 948 residents (2025 est.) · 4.602 sq mi
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Altoona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,056. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,100. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,252
+27%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:948 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6969001K1K2K1990201020202024Altoona
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,056
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,469 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,483
+119%since 2000
from $11,168 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+17%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade37.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+2%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(924)
Black2.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,155)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score18.1%(226)
Diversity Score
18
+47%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+2%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 27.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.7%
−54.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+32.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altoona, Alabama?

Altoona, Alabama has about 1,252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altoona, Alabama?

The typical household in Altoona, Alabama earns about $43,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altoona, Alabama expensive?

In Altoona, Alabama, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Altoona, Alabama?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Altoona, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altoona, Alabama?

About 23.2% of people in Altoona, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altoona, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Altoona, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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