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Altamont

South Dakota · 34 residents · 1.254 sq mi
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Altamont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

34
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.5
−11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2173349641990201020202024Altamont
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
$18,100
+9%since 2000
from $16,559 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.275
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
35.7%
−58.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
36.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
8.3%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.9
+30%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(2)
Diversity Score12.8%(4)
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
50.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, South Dakota?

Altamont, South Dakota has about 34 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, South Dakota?

The typical household in Altamont, South Dakota earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altamont, South Dakota expensive?

In Altamont, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $40,000.

How educated are people in Altamont, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Altamont, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altamont, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Altamont, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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