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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Altoona

Wisconsin · 6,698 residents · 4.966 sq mi
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Altoona has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,394. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,698
+14%since 1990
from 5,889 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,349 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,186 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+14%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Altoona
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,394
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,257 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,236
+82%since 1990
from $11,650 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$539
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $377 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.2
+9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,851)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score1.9%(109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(6,404)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(49)
Asian1%(69)
Diversity Score5.5%(365)
5
+194%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.9%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 15.6 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 Altoona, Wisconsin?

Altoona, Wisconsin has about 6,698 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Altoona, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Altoona, Wisconsin earns about $40,394 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 $88,600, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Altoona, Wisconsin?

About 26.9% 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 5.2% of people in Altoona, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altoona, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Altoona, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 809 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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