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Altamont

Illinois · 2,216 residents · 1.537 sq mi
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Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
2,216
−3%since 2000
from 2,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,442 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,485 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Altamont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,359
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,186 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,534
+78%since 2000
from $15,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,260)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,094)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(35)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(127)
Diversity Score
6
+422%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+114%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Illinois?

Altamont, Illinois has about 2,216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Illinois?

The typical household in Altamont, Illinois earns about $48,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altamont, Illinois expensive?

In Altamont, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Illinois?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Altamont, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altamont, Illinois?

About 12.5% of people in Altamont, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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