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Altamont

Oregon · 20,233 residents · 8.071 sq mi
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Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,700. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,233
+3%since 2000
from 19,603 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,507 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K21K1990201020202024Altamont
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,285
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,831 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,934
+37%since 2000
from $15,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(14,642)
Black0.8%(163)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(3,104)
Asian1%(193)
Other9.1%(1,848)
Diversity Score53.6%(10,835)
Diversity Score
54
+170%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Oregon?

Altamont, Oregon has about 20,233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Oregon?

The typical household in Altamont, Oregon earns about $48,285 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 $162,700, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Oregon?

About 17.7% 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 21.6% 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 1,642 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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