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Altona

Colorado · 501 residents · 1.686 sq mi
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Altona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,808. Population has grown 28% since 2011. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $568,200. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
501
+28%vs 2011
vs 392 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
297 / sq mi
+28%vs 2011
vs 233 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+13%vs 2011
vs 46.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
365425486547607201020202024Altona
2024587
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,808
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,727 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,671
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $73,553 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.680
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.658 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food15.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$568,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $725,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.9% in 2011
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
16.3
+75%vs 2011
vs 9.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(454)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(26)
Asian2%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(95)
Diversity Score
19
+44%vs 2011
vs 13 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.7%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+29%vs 2011
vs 25.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.7%
+14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.2% in 2011
Female
67.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.8% in 2011
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altona, Colorado?

Altona, Colorado has about 501 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altona, Colorado?

The typical household in Altona, Colorado earns about $34,808 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 $568,200.

How educated are people in Altona, Colorado?

About 80.5% 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 29.1% of people in Altona, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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