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Altura

Minnesota · 471 residents · 2.977 sq mi
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Altura has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
471
+13%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.1
+19%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3334094865626391990201020202024Altura
2024388
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(29)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(34)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.9%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(20)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(57)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(57)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.6%(69)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.8%(51)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.7%(41)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.4%(30)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,313
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,361
+77%since 2000
from $17,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−23%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Altura on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(408)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.3%(60)
Ancestry
German54.1%(244)
Norwegian17.3%(78)
Irish8.4%(38)
Polish6.7%(30)
Dutch4%(18)
American3.3%(15)
French2.4%(11)
Italian2.4%(11)
English2%(9)
Czech1.8%(8)
Swedish1.1%(5)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.1%(5)
Canadian0.9%(4)
Russian0.4%(2)
Finnish0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altura, Minnesota?

Altura, Minnesota has about 471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altura, Minnesota?

The typical household in Altura, Minnesota earns about $60,313 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 $138,500, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Altura, Minnesota?

About 16.0% 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 5.3% 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 113 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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