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Altamont

New York · 1,720 residents · 1.266 sq mi
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Altamont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,720
−1%since 2000
from 1,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,359 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+18%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Altamont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,440
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,287
+43%since 2000
from $23,232 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+40%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,637)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(38)
Asian1.3%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(176)
Diversity Score
10
+84%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, New York?

Altamont, New York has about 1,720 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Altamont, New York earns about $67,440 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 $237,600, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, New York?

About 43.9% 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 7.2% 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 201 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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