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Altona

New York · 730 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 $38,929. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 326 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

730
−31%since 2000
from 1,056 in 2000
1990 – 2024
427 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4936468009541K1990201020202024Altona
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,929
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$6,612
−62%since 2000
from $17,535 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services61.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration61.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$92,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$379
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
31.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
35.5% rent
19.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
44.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
26.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+115%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(417)
Black30.7%(224)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(72)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.1%(504)
69
−15%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−14%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
16.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
13.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

84.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
15.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.7%
−78.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Altona, New York?

Altona, New York has about 730 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Altona, New York earns about $38,929 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Altona, New York?

About 2.0% 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 13.7% 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 312 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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