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Altona

New York · 662 residents · 1.709 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 394 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,100. The poverty rate of 56.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
662
−37%since 2000
from 1,056 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
387 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+11%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4936468009541K1990201020202024Altona
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$5,955
−66%since 2000
from $17,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.2%
+41.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance18.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(383)
Black25.4%(168)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(101)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score73.2%(484)
Diversity Score
73
−10%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+40.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
87.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
Female
12.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altona, New York?

Altona, New York has about 662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Altona, New York expensive?

In Altona, New York, the median home is worth about $59,100, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Altona, New York?

About 5.6% 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 56.2% 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 380 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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