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Altoona

Washington · 43 residents · 5.091 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2023. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−7%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 9 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
−13%since 2023
from 69.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
022446688201020202024Altoona
202443
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$75,198
−9%since 2023
from $82,265 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+3%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing46.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction46.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(4)
Diversity Score19.8%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
53.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
46.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
55.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altoona, Washington?

Altoona, Washington has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Altoona, Washington?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Altoona, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altoona, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Altoona, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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