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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Altoona

Wisconsin · 5,889 residents · 4.966 sq mi
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Altoona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,257. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,889
−12%vs 2000
vs 6,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,186 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Altoona
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,257
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,394 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,650
−45%vs 2000
vs $21,236 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.0%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$377
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $539 in 2000
US average: $450
67.4%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.7% in 2000
32.6% rent
2.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(6,404)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(49)
Asian1%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(365)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,851)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0.3%(20)
Diversity Score1.9%(109)
2
−66%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.3%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Altoona, Wisconsin?

Altoona, Wisconsin has about 5,889 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Altoona, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Altoona, Wisconsin earns about $25,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altoona, Wisconsin expensive?

In Altoona, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $50,900, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Altoona, Wisconsin?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Altoona, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altoona, Wisconsin?

About 12.0% of people in Altoona, Wisconsin 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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