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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Altamont

Oregon · 19,603 residents · 8.071 sq mi
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The short version

Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,831. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,603
+5%since 1990
from 18,591 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
37.8
+6%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.8%(1,329)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(1,511)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.8%(1,536)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.6%(1,302)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(1,064)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(2,316)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414%(2,750)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.2%(2,582)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.8%(1,915)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.8%(1,729)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.3%(1,230)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(339)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,831
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,612 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,957
+46%since 1990
from $10,951 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $362 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
28.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(17,550)
Black1%(179)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(815)
Asian0.6%(114)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(16,830)
Black0.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,326)
Asian0.7%(137)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican14%(2,792)
Spaniard0.5%(94)
Guatemalan0.2%(43)
Colombian0.2%(36)
Puerto Rican0.1%(17)
Cuban0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(132)
Chinese0.1%(12)
Asian Indian0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Guamanian0.1%(13)
Chamorro0.1%(12)
Ancestry
English15.1%(3,005)
German14.5%(2,888)
Irish8.3%(1,645)
American4.4%(870)
Italian4.3%(848)
French3.3%(660)
Norwegian3.2%(628)
Scottish2.2%(435)
Swedish1.8%(365)
Dutch1.3%(258)
Welsh1.3%(252)
Portuguese0.9%(179)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.7%(149)
Russian0.5%(108)
Ukrainian0.5%(100)
British0.4%(80)
Arab0.4%(77)
Lebanese0.4%(77)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(70)
Canadian0.3%(56)
Polish0.3%(55)
Greek0.3%(50)
Swiss0.2%(34)
Czech0.1%(28)
Austrian0.1%(22)
Nigerian0.1%(19)
Croatian0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.9%(1,740)
Married60.8%(4,428)
Widowed3.5%(253)
Divorced11.9%(864)
Women 15+
Never married15.3%(1,217)
Married58.1%(4,626)
Widowed12.7%(1,014)
Divorced13.9%(1,105)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Oregon?

Altamont, Oregon has about 19,603 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Oregon?

The typical household in Altamont, Oregon earns about $31,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altamont, Oregon expensive?

In Altamont, Oregon, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Oregon?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Altamont, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altamont, Oregon?

About 13.7% of people in Altamont, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,012 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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