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Altamont

Tennessee · 1,045 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 $26,087. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,600. The poverty rate of 33.4% 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: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,045
−8%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+19%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5817839851K1K1990201020202024Altamont
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,087
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,767 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,438
+14%since 2000
from $10,074 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Information0.8%
US avg: 11.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−51.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+49%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,026)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other23%(241)
Diversity Score39.8%(416)
Diversity Score
40
+663%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Tennessee?

Altamont, Tennessee has about 1,045 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Tennessee?

The typical household in Altamont, Tennessee earns about $26,087 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Tennessee?

About 2.5% 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 33.4% 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 397 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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