Altoona is a town located in Etowah County Alabama. Altoona has a 2024 population of 949. Altoona is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 953 in 2020.
The average household income in Altoona is $57,830 with a poverty rate of 20.11%. The median age in Altoona is 40.5 years: 40.4 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altoona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,292 | 95.14% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.66% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 458 | 2.85 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 204 | 3.31 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.04 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Female | 90 | 4.06 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 34 | 3.88 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 10.3% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 10.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 8.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 0.48% |
| High School Graduate | 528 | 50.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 4.19% |
| Some College | 171 | 16.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 992 | 858 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 12 |
| Native American | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $19,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $25,750 |
| Some College | $27,150 | $0 | $26,438 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$25,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.01% of Altoona residents speak only English, while 2.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,240 | 260 | 20.97% |
| Black | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
| Multiple | 27 | 2 | 7.41% |
20.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
31.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Altoona is White, with 20.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Altoona is Multiple, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 41.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.87% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 12.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Male Employed | 1.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,889 | $66,929 |
| Households | $38,750 | $57,830 |
| Married Families | $74,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,875 | $31,266 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 2.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.07%
Born in Altoona
98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.6% of Altoona residents were born in the United States, with 69.07% having been born in Alabama. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 944 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 945 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 946 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 947 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 948 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 949 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 950 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 948 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 950 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 953 | 37 | 4.04% |
| 2019 | 916 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 918 | -5 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 923 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 922 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 922 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 926 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 930 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 934 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 935 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 937 | 0 | 0% |