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Altoona

Washington · 56 residents · 5.091 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2019. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,416,700. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% 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
56
+17%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 9 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
62.7
−17%since 2019
from 75.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
022446688201020202024Altoona
202443
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$87,189
+83%since 2019
from $47,708 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing53.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction53.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,416,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,135,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2022
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
26.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(6)
Diversity Score27.3%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(45)
Black3.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(6)
Diversity Score40.5%(23)
Diversity Score
41
+48%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.7%
−53.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Female
45.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altoona, Washington?

Altoona, Washington has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Altoona, Washington expensive?

In Altoona, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,416,700.

How educated are people in Altoona, Washington?

About 60.0% 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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