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Altura

Minnesota · 463 residents (2025 est.) · 2.98 sq mi
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With 388 people, Altura is a city in Minnesota. 90% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. The foreign-born share is 1%. That trails the Minnesota median by roughly 31%. Renters pay $638 a month at the median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

388
−7%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
463 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
130 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 125 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
42.1
+32%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.98 sq mi
Population, 19902024
33340948656263919902000201020202024Altura
2024388
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.2%(32)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.9%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413.4%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(30)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.5%(37)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.8%(77)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.5%(29)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.3%(36)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$61,563
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$33,416
+94%since 2000
from $17,199 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.397
+11%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$206,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$638
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
90.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
9.6% rent
2.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.32 people
−7%since 2009
from 2.50 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
17.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
43.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+12%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(408)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
11
−37%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(15)
Ancestry
German40.7%(158)
American16.5%(64)
Norwegian9.5%(37)
Polish6.4%(25)
Irish6.2%(24)
English2.8%(11)
French2.6%(10)
Dutch2.1%(8)
Czech1.8%(7)
Italian1.8%(7)
Swedish1.3%(5)
Scottish0.5%(2)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.5%(2)
Welsh0.5%(2)
Austrian0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

17.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
75.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
65.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
81.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
39.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
1.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2013
from 11.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2016
from 78.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2016
from 20.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.6%(76)
Married51.3%(101)
Widowed3%(6)
Divorced7.1%(14)
Women 15+
Never married14.5%(18)
Married71%(88)
Widowed4%(5)
Divorced10.5%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2013
from 11.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
52.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
26.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
22.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
75.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)4.8%(1)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)4.8%(1)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era23.8%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War9.5%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 21 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altura, Minnesota?

Altura, Minnesota has about 388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altura, Minnesota?

The typical household in Altura, Minnesota earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altura, Minnesota expensive?

In Altura, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $206,000, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Altura, Minnesota?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Altura, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altura, Minnesota?

About 8.8% of people in Altura, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altura, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Altura, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 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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