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Altona

New York · 544 residents · 1.709 sq mi
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Altona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,000. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 512 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $187,500. The poverty rate of 50.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−48%since 2000
from 1,056 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
318 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4936468009541K1990201020202024Altona
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,000
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,385
−41%since 2000
from $17,535 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.8%
+36.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+8%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade65.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+81.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+336%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(440)
Black33.6%(355)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(249)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.4%(860)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(321)
Black31.6%(172)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(47)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score68%(370)
Diversity Score
68
−16%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
40.9%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
5.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
81.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
Female
18.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−81.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+39.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altona, New York?

Altona, New York has about 544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Altona, New York earns about $39,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altona, New York expensive?

In Altona, New York, the median home is worth about $187,500, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Altona, New York?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Altona, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altona, New York?

About 50.8% of people in Altona, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altona, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Altona, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 498 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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