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Altona

Colorado · 587 residents · 1.686 sq mi
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Altona is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,084,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

587
+10%since 2023
from 532 in 2023
2010 – 2024
348 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 316 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.7
−10%since 2023
from 52.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
365425486547607201020202024Altona
2024587
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$149,327
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$92,799
−46%since 2023
from $171,369 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.440
−10%since 2023
from 0.490 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,084,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,168,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$3,501
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
80.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
19.3% rent
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
68.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.3
+55%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(478)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(27)
Diversity Score23.4%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(25)
Diversity Score15%(88)
15
−36%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

75.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+33%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
70.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
29.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
78.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
58.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
85.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altona, Colorado?

Altona, Colorado has about 587 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altona, Colorado?

The typical household in Altona, Colorado earns about $149,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altona, Colorado expensive?

In Altona, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,084,000, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Altona, Colorado?

About 75.8% of adults age 25 and over in Altona, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altona, Colorado?

About 3.9% of people in Altona, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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