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Altamont

Pennsylvania · 526 residents · 0.924 sq mi
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Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 80% since 2000, a loss of 2,163 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
526
−80%since 2000
from 2,689 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
569 / sq mi
−80%since 2000
from 2,910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+43%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2128872K2K3K2000201020202024Altamont
2024526
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,603 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,143
+148%since 2000
from $12,151 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+33%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(1,362)
Black40.9%(1,100)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(206)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.1%(1,912)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+47.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Pennsylvania?

Altamont, Pennsylvania has about 526 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Altamont, Pennsylvania earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altamont, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Altamont, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Altamont, Pennsylvania?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Altamont, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altamont, Pennsylvania?

About 16.2% of people in Altamont, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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