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Altura

Minnesota · 493 residents · 2.977 sq mi
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Altura has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 16% 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 $135,600. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
493
+18%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
+3%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3334094865626391990201020202024Altura
2024388
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,190
+12%since 2000
from $17,199 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(408)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(436)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.3%(120)
Diversity Score
24
+709%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% 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
8.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altura, Minnesota?

Altura, Minnesota has about 493 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altura, Minnesota?

The typical household in Altura, Minnesota earns about $45,313 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 $135,600, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Altura, Minnesota?

About 15.5% 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 135 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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