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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Altamont

New York · 1,737 residents · 1.266 sq mi
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Altamont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $132,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,737
+14%since 1990
from 1,519 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,372 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,200 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+11%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Altamont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,179 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,232
+42%since 1990
from $16,402 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $117,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$553
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $478 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
31.3% rent
2.5
−14%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,506)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score5.1%(78)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,683)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score5.6%(97)
6
+9%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 35.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−36%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, New York?

Altamont, New York has about 1,737 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Altamont, New York earns about $52,500 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 $132,000, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, New York?

About 40.1% 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 4.0% 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 218 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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