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Altoona

Alabama · 948 residents · 4.602 sq mi
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Altoona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,961. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,200. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
−4%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+5%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6969001K1K2K1990201020202024Altoona
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,961
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,247
+63%since 2000
from $11,168 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade31.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(862)
Black1.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score15.4%(146)
Diversity Score
15
+25%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+36.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+3%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altoona, Alabama?

Altoona, Alabama has about 948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altoona, Alabama?

The typical household in Altoona, Alabama earns about $31,961 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 $118,200, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Altoona, Alabama?

About 11.5% 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 19.8% of people in Altoona, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altoona, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Altoona, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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