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Altona

Illinois · 531 residents · 0.938 sq mi
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Altona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,139. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
531
−7%since 2000
from 570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3774495225946661990201020202024Altona
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,139
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,729 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,443
+17%since 2000
from $15,805 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information34.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(21)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(56)
Diversity Score
10
+301%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altona, Illinois?

Altona, Illinois has about 531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altona, Illinois?

The typical household in Altona, Illinois earns about $40,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altona, Illinois expensive?

In Altona, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,600, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Altona, Illinois?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Altona, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altona, Illinois?

About 13.9% of people in Altona, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altona, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Altona, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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