Altamont is a city located in Effingham County Illinois. Altamont has a 2024 population of 2,178. Altamont is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Altamont is $81,064 with a poverty rate of 14.2%. The median age in Altamont is 38 years: 35.1 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altamont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,411 | 96.44% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 1.68% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 1.04% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 994 | 2.44 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 438 | 3.39 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.14 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 148 | 2.72 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Male | 60 | 2.43 | 55 | 45 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
78.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 3.4% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 11.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 284 | 16.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 2.49% |
| High School Graduate | 707 | 40.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 3.62% |
| Some College | 413 | 23.37% |
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 | 1,734 | 1,610 | 323 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,552 | $62,220 | $39,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,750 | $118,393 | $88,438 |
| High School Graduate | $40,352 | $50,987 | $27,763 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,019 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,159 | $59,548 | $35,481 |
| Some College | $52,917 | $57,778 | $40,192 |
$47,159
Average Earnings
$59,548
Average Male
$35,481
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.05% of Altamont residents speak only English, while 0.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,326 | 317 | 13.63% |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 100% |
14.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.18%
Male Poverty Rate
18.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Altamont is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Altamont is White, with 13.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.08% |
| Some College | 19.74% |
| High School | 11.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,552 | $91,886 |
| Households | $76,198 | $81,064 |
| Married Families | $101,983 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,739 | $56,201 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
217
Number of Veterans
217
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 214 | 11.82% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
1%
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
86.84%
Born in Altamont
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Altamont residents were born in the United States, with 86.84% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,130 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 2,139 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 2,149 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 2,159 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 2,168 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 2,178 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 2,188 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,185 | -14 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 2,199 | -18 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 2,217 | -146 | -6.18% |
| 2019 | 2,363 | 51 | 2.21% |
| 2018 | 2,312 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,311 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,311 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 2,319 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,312 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 2,322 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,327 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 2,329 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 2,337 | 0 | 0% |