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Altmar

New York · 243 residents · 2.069 sq mi
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Altmar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,800. Households here earn about 46% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−31%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+9%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002663323984641990201020202024Altmar
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,938
+39%since 2000
from $19,333 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−27%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(17)
Diversity Score16.3%(40)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−30%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
3.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altmar, New York?

Altmar, New York has about 243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Altmar, New York earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altmar, New York expensive?

In Altmar, New York, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Altmar, New York?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Altmar, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altmar, New York?

About 14.8% of people in Altmar, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altmar, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Altmar, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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