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East Altoona

Pennsylvania · 324 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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East Altoona is a city of 324 people in Pennsylvania. 43.2% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 32.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. The foreign-born share is 0%.

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
Land area
0.26 sq mi
Population, 20202024
30031432834235620202024East Altoona
2024324
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 926.9%(87)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.3%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3425%(81)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417%(55)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(46)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.6%(28)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
2.92 people
+4%since 2023
from 2.81 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
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%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German67.3%(218)
Scotch-Irish7.4%(24)
English7.1%(23)
Irish7.1%(23)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
33.3%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
95.7%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.8%(42)
Married34.2%(39)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced28.9%(33)
Women 15+
Never married53.7%(66)
Married39%(48)
Widowed7.3%(9)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
27.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.4%
US average: 13.8%
13.0%
US average: 18.4%
42.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
16.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
40.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
68.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)80.8%(42)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era19.2%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 52 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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