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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Altona

New York · 1,042 residents · 1.709 sq mi
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Altona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,042
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,056 in 2000
1990 – 2024
610 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4936468009541K1990201020202024Altona
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,854
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,450
−63%vs 2000
vs $17,535 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$289
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $340 in 2000
US average: $450
69.4%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
1.3
+22%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic50%(521)
Black38.4%(400)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(264)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other10.9%(114)
Diversity Score87.3%(910)
87
+7%vs 2000
vs 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
45.6%
+10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altona, New York?

Altona, New York has about 1,042 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Altona, New York earns about $23,854 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 $32,100, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Altona, New York?

About 2.1% 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 14.9% of people in Altona, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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