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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Altamont

Tennessee · 1,136 residents · 19.824 sq mi
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Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,767. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,400. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,136
+75%since 1990
from 648 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+75%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+4%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5817839851K1K1990201020202024Altamont
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,767
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,766 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,074
+54%since 1990
from $6,529 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167 in 1990
US average: $602
89.8%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
10.3% rent
1.6
−2%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(648)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.2%(59)
5
+242%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
45.9%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 39.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−30%since 1990
from 32.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Tennessee?

Altamont, Tennessee has about 1,136 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Tennessee?

The typical household in Altamont, Tennessee earns about $21,767 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 $34,400, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Tennessee?

About 4.3% 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 32.1% 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 488 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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