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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Altoona

Kansas · 485 residents · 0.534 sq mi
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Altoona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,906. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $17,600. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

485
+8%since 1990
from 448 in 1990
1990 – 2025
908 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 839 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−1%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2273043814585351990201020202024Altoona
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,906
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,609 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,534
+58%since 1990
from $7,921 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$17,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$563
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
18.9% rent
0.7
−28%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(5)
1
−62%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+14%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Altoona, Kansas?

Altoona, Kansas has about 485 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Altoona, Kansas?

The typical household in Altoona, Kansas earns about $23,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altoona, Kansas expensive?

In Altoona, Kansas, the median home is worth about $17,600, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Altoona, Kansas?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Altoona, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altoona, Kansas?

About 16.3% of people in Altoona, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altoona, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Altoona, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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