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Altamont

New York · 1,648 residents (2025 est.) · 1.266 sq mi
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Altamont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
+7%since 2000
from 1,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,465 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,648 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Altamont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,159
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,422
+104%since 2000
from $23,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−17%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,683)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,664)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other7.3%(135)
Diversity Score23.7%(440)
Diversity Score
24
+326%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, New York?

Altamont, New York has about 1,855 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, New York?

The typical household in Altamont, New York earns about $112,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altamont, New York expensive?

In Altamont, New York, the median home is worth about $318,900, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, New York?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in Altamont, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altamont, New York?

About 6.4% of people in Altamont, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 336 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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