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East Altoona

Pennsylvania · 324 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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East Altoona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

324
−3%since 2023
from 334 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,246 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,285 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
30031432834235620202024East Altoona
2024324
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,781
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$20,287
−35%since 2023
from $31,267 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
43.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.193
−51%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade47.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

83.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
16.2% rent
24.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
52.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
21.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Altoona, Pennsylvania?

East Altoona, Pennsylvania has about 324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Altoona, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in East Altoona, Pennsylvania earns about $55,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in East Altoona, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Altoona, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Altoona, Pennsylvania?

About 43.2% of people in East Altoona, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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