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Altamont

Pennsylvania · 624 residents · 0.924 sq mi
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Altamont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 77% since 2000, a loss of 2,065 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,700. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
−77%since 2000
from 2,689 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
675 / sq mi
−77%since 2000
from 2,910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+45%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2128872K2K3K2000201020202024Altamont
2024526
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,416
+167%since 2000
from $12,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(565)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(39)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(105)
Diversity Score
17
−76%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+45.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Pennsylvania?

Altamont, Pennsylvania has about 624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Altamont, Pennsylvania earns about $58,750 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 $106,700.

How educated are people in Altamont, Pennsylvania?

About 29.0% 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 2.8% of people in Altamont, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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