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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Altoona

Iowa · 10,345 residents · 11.867 sq mi
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Altoona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,162. Population has grown 44% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $113,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,345
+44%since 1990
from 7,191 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.2
+10%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202421K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.8%(915)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.1%(937)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.1%(836)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(760)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.3%(551)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.2%(1,678)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.1%(1,770)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.3%(1,376)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647%(724)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.5%(470)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.5%(254)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(74)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,162
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,197 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,336
+50%since 1990
from $13,591 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $433 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
29.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(7,129)
Black0.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1%(74)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(9,848)
Black0.9%(94)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(171)
Asian0.5%(48)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.1%(1,087)
Cuban0.4%(93)
Guatemalan0.3%(65)
Puerto Rican0.2%(34)
Panamanian0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Laotian0.7%(152)
Korean0.5%(103)
Cambodian0.3%(57)
Asian Indian0.2%(40)
Ancestry
German24%(5,151)
English15.2%(3,259)
Irish10.4%(2,233)
Dutch3.9%(828)
Norwegian3.6%(775)
American3.1%(677)
Italian3%(645)
Swedish1.7%(367)
West Indian1.6%(350)
Jamaican1.6%(350)
Scottish1.5%(332)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.4%(310)
French1.3%(279)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(265)
Polish1.1%(230)
Danish1%(220)
British0.7%(159)
Czech0.6%(120)
Nigerian0.3%(56)
Russian0.3%(54)
Hungarian0.2%(50)
Belgian0.2%(40)
Australian0.2%(37)
Greek0.1%(19)
Swiss0.1%(19)
Ukrainian0.1%(19)
Canadian0.1%(16)
Austrian0.1%(15)
Portuguese0.1%(13)
Serbian0.1%(11)
Latvian0%(8)
Somali0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−47%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.6%(875)
Married66.3%(2,361)
Widowed0.7%(24)
Divorced8.5%(302)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(851)
Married58.6%(2,393)
Widowed8.4%(344)
Divorced12.2%(499)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altoona, Iowa?

Altoona, Iowa has about 10,345 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Altoona, Iowa?

The typical household in Altoona, Iowa earns about $50,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altoona, Iowa expensive?

In Altoona, Iowa, the median home is worth about $113,300, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Altoona, Iowa?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Altoona, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altoona, Iowa?

About 5.5% of people in Altoona, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altoona, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Altoona, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,154 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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