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 $64,454 with a poverty rate of 14.61%. The median age in Altona town is 43.7 years: 40.5 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altona town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,251 | 89.08% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 4.59% |
| Other race | 70 | 2.77% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 893 | 2.48 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 421 | 2.92 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 282 | 1.23 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Female | 124 | 3.81 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 66 | 2.55 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 12.77% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 8.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 3.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 2.93% |
| High School Graduate | 983 | 53.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 6.03% |
| Some College | 235 | 12.77% |
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 | 1,582 | 1,332 | 115 |
| Black | 107 | 51 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 51 | 9 |
| Other Race | 43 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 31 | 28 | 2 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 16.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,727 | $0 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,536 | $0 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $45,234 | $47,230 | $40,202 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,089 | $40,313 | $46,339 |
| Overall | $46,827 | $48,973 | $43,333 |
| Some College | $53,750 | $98,393 | $43,194 |
$46,827
Average Earnings
$48,973
Average Male
$43,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.9% of Altona town residents speak only English, while 3.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,028 | 311 | 15.34% |
| Multiple | 42 | 12 | 28.57% |
14.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.18%
Male Poverty Rate
15.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Altona town is Multiple, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Altona town is White, with 15.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.12% |
| Some College | 18.49% |
| High School | 11.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.9% |
| Male Employed | 11.9% |
| Female Employed | 2.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $74,368 |
| Households | $50,841 | $64,454 |
| Married Families | $84,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,833 | $37,520 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
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
159
Number of Veterans
159
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 8.44% |
| Black | 4 | 3.45% |
| Other Race | 2 | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.94% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
80.93%
Born in Altona town
97.15%
Native Born
2.85%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
97.15% of Altona town residents were born in the United States, with 80.93% having been born in New York. 1.54% 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% |