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Altoona

Florida · 37 residents · 0.449 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 71.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 48.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 71.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−58%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.1
+76%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6651241842432000201020202024Altoona
202437
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,286
+26%since 2000
from $16,939 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.6%
+48.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
+388%since 2010
from 0.113 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
+48.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
35.1%
−54.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−61.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−55.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
100.0%
+91.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
48.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2013
from 54.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2016
from 82.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2016
from 17.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altoona, Florida?

Altoona, Florida has about 37 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Altoona, Florida?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Altoona, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altoona, Florida?

About 48.6% of people in Altoona, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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