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Altamont

South Dakota · 32 residents · 1.254 sq mi
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Altamont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32
−6%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2173349641990201020202024Altamont
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$20,650
+25%since 2000
from $16,559 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(29)
Black3.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(3)
Diversity Score33.8%(11)
Diversity Score
34
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
70.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.7%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, South Dakota?

Altamont, South Dakota has about 32 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Altamont, South Dakota earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Altamont, South Dakota?

About 5.9% 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 3.3% 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 27 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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