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Altmar

New York · 357 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 $48,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $94,000. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
357
+2%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+21%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002663323984641990201020202024Altmar
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,864
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,909
+3%since 2000
from $19,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical24.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score6.4%(23)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−27%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altmar, New York?

Altmar, New York has about 357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Altmar, New York earns about $48,864 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 $94,000, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Altmar, New York?

About 9.2% 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 21.0% of people in Altmar, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altmar, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Altmar, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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