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Altoona

Kansas · 414 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 $38,077. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $30,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
−15%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2273043814585351990201020202024Altoona
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,077
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,503
+48%since 2000
from $12,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+10%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(15)
Diversity Score15.7%(65)
Diversity Score
16
+1393%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−6%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altoona, Kansas?

Altoona, Kansas has about 414 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altoona, Kansas?

The typical household in Altoona, Kansas earns about $38,077 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 $30,900, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Altoona, Kansas?

About 3.3% 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 19.6% of people in Altoona, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altoona, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Altoona, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 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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