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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Altavista

Virginia · 3,425 residents · 5.36 sq mi
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Altavista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,818. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $74,700. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% 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

3,425
−7%since 1990
from 3,686 in 1990
1990 – 2025
639 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 688 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+9%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Altavista
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,818
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,997
+43%since 1990
from $12,553 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.3
+7%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(2,937)
Black20.1%(740)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score41.6%(1,533)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(2,527)
Black24.3%(832)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(32)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score48.4%(1,656)
48
+16%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+26%since 1990
from 12.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altavista, Virginia?

Altavista, Virginia has about 3,425 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Altavista, Virginia?

The typical household in Altavista, Virginia earns about $31,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altavista, Virginia expensive?

In Altavista, Virginia, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Altavista, Virginia?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Altavista, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altavista, Virginia?

About 13.5% of people in Altavista, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altavista, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Altavista, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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