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Altamont

Tennessee · 1,117 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 $33,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,600. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,117
−2%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+27%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5817839851K1K1990201020202024Altamont
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,405
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,767 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,047
+129%since 2000
from $10,074 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Median home value
$57,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,043)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other23.7%(265)
Diversity Score42.7%(477)
Diversity Score
43
+718%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Tennessee?

Altamont, Tennessee has about 1,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Tennessee?

The typical household in Altamont, Tennessee earns about $33,405 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 $57,600, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Tennessee?

About 9.3% 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 18.8% 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 469 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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