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Altona

Colorado · 512 residents · 1.686 sq mi
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Altona is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $230,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $952,100. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 206% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
512
Unchangedsince 2019
from 513 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
304 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 304 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.6
−8%since 2019
from 61.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
365425486547607201020202024Altona
2024587
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$230,125
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $176,071 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$162,889
+15%since 2019
from $141,292 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services31.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$952,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $961,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
5.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−24%since 2019
from 5.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(499)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(19)
Asian2.9%(15)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score17.7%(91)
Diversity Score
18
+166%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−2%since 2019
from 18.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
Female
51.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
Foreign born
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altona, Colorado?

Altona, Colorado has about 512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altona, Colorado?

The typical household in Altona, Colorado earns about $230,125 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 $952,100.

How educated are people in Altona, Colorado?

About 69.3% 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 3.3% of people in Altona, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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