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CITY · 2010 ACS

Altamont

Oregon · 19,257 residents · 8.071 sq mi
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Altamont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,836. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $156,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,257
−2%since 2000
from 19,603 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,386 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,836
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,831 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,806
+30%since 2000
from $15,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(16,830)
Black0.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,326)
Asian0.7%(137)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(3,883)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(15,740)
Black0.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,029)
Asian0.7%(144)
Other7.6%(1,463)
Diversity Score41.4%(7,980)
Diversity Score
41
+109%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Oregon?

Altamont, Oregon has about 19,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Oregon?

The typical household in Altamont, Oregon earns about $43,836 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 $156,400, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Oregon?

About 14.7% 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 16.7% 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 666 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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