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Altamont

Tennessee · 1,203 residents (2025 est.) · 19.824 sq mi
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Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,373. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,900. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,322
+16%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+43%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,203 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5817839851K1K1990201020202024Altamont
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,373
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,767 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,736
+175%since 2000
from $10,074 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.590
+70%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Median home value
$91,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+41%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,250)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(65)
Diversity Score12.9%(171)
Diversity Score
13
+148%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+36.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 27.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+25.6 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Tennessee?

Altamont, Tennessee has about 1,322 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Tennessee?

The typical household in Altamont, Tennessee earns about $41,373 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altamont, Tennessee expensive?

In Altamont, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Tennessee?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Altamont, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altamont, Tennessee?

About 15.9% of people in Altamont, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 674 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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