Altona town is located in Clinton County New York. Altona town has a 2024 population of 2,682. Altona town is currently growing at a rate of 5.97% annually and its population has increased by 2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,624 in 2020.
The average household income in Altona town is $69,959 with a poverty rate of 19.43%. The median age in Altona town is 42.5 years: 39.6 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altona town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,130 | 87.08% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 3.15% |
| Other race | 58 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 838 | 2.49 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 436 | 2.92 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 228 | 1.26 | 57 | 43 |
| Female | 91 | 3.24 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| Male | 83 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 13.93% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 7.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 810 | 45.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 6.46% |
| Some College | 233 | 13.19% |
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 | 1,493 | 1,233 | 190 |
| Black | 141 | 66 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 49 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 41 | 7 |
| Other Race | 44 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $136,458 | $45,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,000 | $0 | $56,750 |
| High School Graduate | $37,098 | $43,059 | $28,611 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,568 | $40,000 | $46,705 |
| Overall | $43,980 | $47,273 | $38,162 |
| Some College | $46,023 | $81,250 | $0 |
$43,980
Average Earnings
$47,273
Average Male
$38,162
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.66% of Altona town residents speak only English, while 3.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,988 | 387 | 19.47% |
| Multiple | 67 | 18 | 26.87% |
19.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.8%
Male Poverty Rate
21.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Altona town is Multiple, with 26.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Altona town is White, with 19.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.8% |
| Some College | 22.22% |
| High School | 16.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.23% |
| Male Employed | 15.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,833 | $74,592 |
| Households | $53,750 | $69,959 |
| Married Families | $86,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,375 | $48,699 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 7.21% |
| Other Race | 2 | 3.45% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2.27% |
| Black | 1 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
75.35%
Born in Altona town
95.13%
Native Born
4.87%
Foreign Born
3.07%
Non Citizen
1.8%
Naturalized
95.13% of Altona town residents were born in the United States, with 75.35% having been born in New York. 3.07% 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 | 3,437 | 151 | 4.6% |
| 2028 | 3,286 | 151 | 4.82% |
| 2027 | 3,135 | 151 | 5.06% |
| 2026 | 2,984 | 151 | 5.33% |
| 2025 | 2,833 | 151 | 5.63% |
| 2024 | 2,682 | 151 | 5.97% |
| 2023 | 2,531 | 151 | 6.34% |
| 2022 | 2,380 | -56 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 2,436 | -188 | -7.16% |
| 2020 | 2,624 | -225 | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 2,849 | -66 | -2.26% |
| 2018 | 2,915 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 2,907 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,909 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 2,907 | -36 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 2,943 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 2,952 | 56 | 1.93% |
| 2012 | 2,896 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,898 | 36 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 2,862 | 0 | 0% |