Altoona, IA
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Altoona Overview
20,017
TOTAL POPULATION
9,761
MALE POPULATION
10,256
FEMALE POPULATION
95.17
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,206
PER CAPITA INCOME
$99,520
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$89,100
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,593
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,003
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Altoona Zip Codes
Altoona Area Codes
Race in Altoona
The most populous races in Altoona are White / Caucasian (18,019 | 90.0%), Hispanic or Latino (908 | 4.5%), and Two or more Races (859 | 4.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 230 | 1.1% |
| Black / African American | 674 | 3.4% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 908 | 4.5% |
| Native / Alaskan | 112 | 0.6% |
| White / Caucasian | 18,019 | 90.0% |
| Two or more Races | 859 | 4.3% |
| Some other Race | 123 | 0.6% |
| Total | 20,017 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Altoona
The most populous ancestries reported in Altoona are German (4,252 | 21.2%), English (2,950 | 14.7%), Irish (2,397 | 12.0%), Dutch (1,228 | 6.1%), and American (981 | 4.9%), together accounting for 59.0% of all Altoona residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 27 | 0.1% |
| American | 981 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 130 | 0.6% |
| Armenian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 23 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 38 | 0.2% |
| Brazilian | 8 | 0.0% |
| British | 64 | 0.3% |
| Burmese | 195 | 1.0% |
| Canadian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 68 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee | 25 | 0.1% |
| Costa Rican | 30 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 149 | 0.7% |
| Czechoslovakian | 63 | 0.3% |
| Danish | 280 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 1,228 | 6.1% |
| English | 2,950 | 14.7% |
| European | 464 | 2.3% |
| French | 275 | 1.4% |
| French Canadian | 23 | 0.1% |
| German | 4,252 | 21.2% |
| Greek | 35 | 0.2% |
| Guatemalan | 38 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 25 | 0.1% |
| Iraqi | 130 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 2,397 | 12.0% |
| Italian | 455 | 2.3% |
| Japanese | 218 | 1.1% |
| Korean | 150 | 0.7% |
| Latvian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Liberian | 359 | 1.8% |
| Malaysian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 770 | 3.8% |
| Northern European | 308 | 1.5% |
| Norwegian | 434 | 2.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 21 | 0.1% |
| Peruvian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 269 | 1.3% |
| Portuguese | 33 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 99 | 0.5% |
| Scandinavian | 151 | 0.7% |
| Scotch-Irish | 289 | 1.4% |
| Scottish | 320 | 1.6% |
| Sioux | 10 | 0.1% |
| Somali | 1 | 0.0% |
| South American | 14 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 19 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 387 | 1.9% |
| Swedish | 309 | 1.5% |
| Thai | 73 | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 51 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 395 | 2.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 8 | 0.0% | View All 54 Rows |
Immigrants in Altoona
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Altoona came from Asia (320 | 1.6%), Africa (279 | 1.4%), Western Africa (252 | 1.3%), Liberia (210 | 1.1%), and Central America (171 | 0.9%), together accounting for 6.1% of all Altoona residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 279 | 1.4% |
| Asia | 320 | 1.6% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 46 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 171 | 0.9% |
| Costa Rica | 7 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 27 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 168 | 0.8% |
| Eastern Europe | 84 | 0.4% |
| Europe | 113 | 0.6% |
| Germany | 19 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 16 | 0.1% |
| India | 34 | 0.2% |
| Iraq | 88 | 0.4% |
| Korea | 168 | 0.8% |
| Latin America | 171 | 0.9% |
| Latvia | 9 | 0.0% |
| Liberia | 210 | 1.1% |
| Mexico | 148 | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | 10 | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | 10 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 20 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 10 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 44 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 44 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 20 | 0.1% |
| Uganda | 27 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 13 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 252 | 1.3% |
| Western Asia | 88 | 0.4% |
| Western Europe | 29 | 0.1% | View All 31 Rows |
Sex and Age in Altoona
Sex and Age in Altoona
The most populous age groups in Altoona are 10 to 14 Years (928 | 9.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (904 | 8.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 716 (7.3%) | 578 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 880 (9.0%) | 856 (8.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 928 (9.5%) | 616 (6.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 576 (5.9%) | 522 (5.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 506 (5.2%) | 598 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 795 (8.1%) | 882 (8.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 564 (5.8%) | 708 (6.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 721 (7.4%) | 904 (8.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 660 (6.8%) | 707 (6.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 474 (4.9%) | 500 (4.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 578 (5.9%) | 571 (5.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 557 (5.7%) | 591 (5.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 619 (6.3%) | 585 (5.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 529 (5.4%) | 582 (5.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 239 (2.5%) | 341 (3.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 238 (2.4%) | 288 (2.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 119 (1.2%) | 201 (2.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 62 (0.6%) | 226 (2.2%) |
| Total | 9,761 (100.0%) | 10,256 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Altoona
Median Family Size in Altoona
The median family size in Altoona is 3.07 persons per family, with single male/father families (232 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.87 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (945 | 18.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,021 (77.4%) | 3.05 |
| Single Male/Father | 232 (4.5%) | 3.87 |
| Single Female/Mother | 945 (18.2%) | 2.97 |
| Total Families | 5,198 (100.0%) | 3.07 |
Median Household Size in Altoona
The median household size in Altoona is 2.64 persons per household, with single male/father households (232 | 3.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.29 persons per household. non-family households (2,328 | 30.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.45 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,021 (53.4%) | 3.06 |
| Single Male/Father | 232 (3.1%) | 4.29 |
| Single Female/Mother | 945 (12.6%) | 3.39 |
| Non-family | 2,328 (30.9%) | 1.45 |
| Total Households | 7,526 (100.0%) | 2.64 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Altoona
Out of a total of 7,526 households in Altoona, 5,198 (69.1%) are family households, while 2,328 (30.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,293, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,635.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,635 (21.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,293 (30.5%) | 557 (7.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,255 (16.7%) | 14 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 814 (10.8%) | 122 (1.6%) |
| 5-Person Households | 503 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 201 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 132 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,198 (69.1%) | 2,328 (30.9%) |
Female Fertility in Altoona
Fertility by Age in Altoona
Average fertility rate in Altoona is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 211 (77.0%) | 96.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 63 (23.0%) | 29.0 |
| Total | 274 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Altoona
91.2% of women with births (274) in Altoona are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 187 (88.6%) | 24 (11.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 250 (91.2%) | 24 (8.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Altoona
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 61 (22.3%) | 46.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 109 (39.8%) | 83.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 62 (22.6%) | 53.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 42 (15.3%) | 83.0 |
| Total | 274 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Altoona
8.8% of women with births in Altoona are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 38.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 61 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 109 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38 (61.3%) | 24 (38.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 250 (91.2%) | 24 (8.8%) |
Income in Altoona
Income Overview in Altoona
Per Capita Income in Altoona is $41,206, while median incomes of families and households are $99,520 and $89,100 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 20,017 | $41,206 |
| Median Family Income | 5,198 | $99,520 |
| Mean Family Income | 5,198 | $121,721 |
| Median Household Income | 7,526 | $89,100 |
| Mean Household Income | 7,526 | $107,049 |
| Income Deficit | 5,198 | $9,593 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 20,017 | 22.78% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 20,017 | 77.22¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 20,017 | 0.39 |
Earnings by Sex in Altoona
Average Earnings in Altoona are $51,217, $57,518 for men and $44,415 for women, a difference of 22.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 5,749 (50.7%) | $57,518 |
| Female | 5,586 (49.3%) | $44,415 |
| Total | 11,335 (100.0%) | $51,217 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Altoona
The most common earnings brackets in Altoona are $100,000+ for men (929 | 16.2%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (710 | 12.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 207 (3.6%) | 208 (3.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 79 (1.4%) | 365 (6.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 247 (4.3%) | 143 (2.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 97 (1.7%) | 71 (1.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 132 (2.3%) | 262 (4.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 8 (0.1%) | 52 (0.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 110 (1.9%) | 305 (5.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 9 (0.2%) | 95 (1.7%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 57 (1.0%) | 92 (1.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 100 (1.7%) | 191 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 267 (4.6%) | 141 (2.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 206 (3.6%) | 293 (5.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 190 (3.3%) | 303 (5.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 361 (6.3%) | 294 (5.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 392 (6.8%) | 262 (4.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 228 (4.0%) | 256 (4.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 630 (11.0%) | 710 (12.7%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 729 (12.7%) | 405 (7.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 771 (13.4%) | 644 (11.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 929 (16.2%) | 494 (8.8%) |
| Total | 5,749 (100.0%) | 5,586 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Altoona
Average earnings in Altoona are $63,498 for men and $51,157 for women, a difference of 19.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,313, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,875. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,045, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,525.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $36,875 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $46,386 | $27,525 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $68,362 | $54,864 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,313 | $60,410 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $77,045 |
| Total | $63,498 | $51,157 |
Family Income in Altoona
Family Income Brackets in Altoona
According to the Altoona family income data, there are 1,279 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.6% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 31 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 62 | 1.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 47 | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 31 | 0.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 234 | 4.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 400 | 7.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,050 | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 811 | 15.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,279 | 24.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 717 | 13.8% |
| $200,000+ | 577 | 11.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Altoona
4-person families (849 | 16.3%) account for the highest median family income in Altoona with $148,424 per family, while 2-person families (2,435 | 46.8%) have the highest median income of $44,859 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,435 (46.8%) | $89,718 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,202 (23.1%) | $100,313 |
| 4-Person Families | 849 (16.3%) | $148,424 |
| 5-Person Families | 432 (8.3%) | $100,391 |
| 6-Person Families | 232 (4.5%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 48 (0.9%) | $0 |
| Total | 5,198 (100.0%) | $99,520 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Altoona
The median family income in Altoona is $99,520, with families comprising 3+ earners (653) having the highest median family income of $179,967, while families with no earners (650) have the lowest median family income of $62,750, accounting for 12.6% and 12.5% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 650 (12.5%) | $62,750 |
| 1 Earner | 1,503 (28.9%) | $64,746 |
| 2 Earners | 2,392 (46.0%) | $115,063 |
| 3+ Earners | 653 (12.6%) | $179,967 |
| Total | 5,198 (100.0%) | $99,520 |
Household Income in Altoona
Household Income Brackets in Altoona
With 1,580 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Altoona, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 90 households (1.2%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 218 | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 98 | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 90 | 1.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 640 | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 610 | 8.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,558 | 20.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,144 | 15.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,580 | 21.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 918 | 12.2% |
| $200,000+ | 670 | 8.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Altoona
The median household income in Altoona is $89,100, with the highest median household income of $104,148 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,533 households (33.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,750, with 195 households (2.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 195 (2.6%) | $48,750 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,055 (40.6%) | $89,123 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,533 (33.7%) | $104,148 |
| 65+ Years | 1,743 (23.2%) | $54,665 |
| Total | 7,526 (100.0%) | $89,100 |
Poverty in Altoona
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Altoona
With 3.9% poverty level for males and 8.0% for females among the residents of Altoona, 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (14.9%) and 319 females (20.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 38 (5.3%) | 70 (12.6%) |
| 5 Years | 20 (14.9%) | 7 (5.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 48 (4.5%) | 10 (1.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 5 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 11 (1.4%) | 46 (6.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 79 (5.8%) | 319 (20.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 58 (4.2%) | 133 (8.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 26 (2.5%) | 57 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 27 (2.3%) | 44 (3.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 28 (3.6%) | 83 (9.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 41 (10.0%) | 42 (6.6%) |
| Total | 381 (3.9%) | 811 (8.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Altoona
According to the poverty statistics in Altoona, males aged 15 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 678 (94.7%) | 487 (87.4%) |
| 5 Years | 114 (85.1%) | 123 (94.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,011 (95.5%) | 865 (98.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 572 (99.1%) | 429 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 25 (100.0%) | 134 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 293 (100.0%) | 233 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 751 (98.6%) | 704 (93.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,280 (94.2%) | 1,271 (79.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,323 (95.8%) | 1,478 (91.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,026 (97.5%) | 1,014 (94.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,141 (97.7%) | 1,124 (96.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 740 (96.4%) | 840 (91.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 369 (90.0%) | 595 (93.4%) |
| Total | 9,323 (96.1%) | 9,297 (92.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Altoona
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Altoona show that 1.5% or 61 of the total 4,021 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.7%, comprising of 61 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,225 (97.3%) | 61 (2.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,254 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 445 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,960 (98.5%) | 61 (1.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Altoona
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (9.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (9.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (30.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 104 (11.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Altoona
The poverty data for Altoona shows that 61 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 104 of the single-parent households (8.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (2.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 household (16.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 61 (2.7%) | 26 (8.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (7.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (16.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 61 (1.5%) | 104 (8.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Altoona
Employment by Class of Employer in Altoona
Among the 10,078 employed individuals in Altoona, private company employees (7,340 | 72.8%), local government employees (672 | 6.7%), and state government employees (595 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 7,340 | 72.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 318 | 3.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 198 | 2.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 534 | 5.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 672 | 6.7% |
| State Government Employees | 595 | 5.9% |
| Federal Government Employees | 410 | 4.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 11 | 0.1% |
| Total | 10,078 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Altoona
According to the labor force statistics for Altoona, out of the total population over 16 years of age (15,282), 72.0% or 11,003 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 737 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 95.9% or 2,036 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.5% or 132 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 492 (52.5%) | 71 (14.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 940 (85.1%) | 167 (17.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,603 (95.6%) | 252 (15.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 992 (78.0%) | 21 (2.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,651 (88.6%) | 27 (1.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,036 (95.9%) | 41 (2.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,019 (88.8%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 785 (65.2%) | 20 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 448 (26.5%) | 132 (29.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 31 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11,003 (72.0%) | 737 (6.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Altoona
According to labor force statistics for Altoona, 87.2% of individuals (9,083) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,416) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 363 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.1% or 3,357 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.1% or 273 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 148 (47.9%) | 17 (5.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,455 (81.6%) | 334 (11.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,125 (90.5%) | 45 (1.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,357 (92.1%) | 47 (1.3%) |
| Total | 9,083 (87.2%) | 417 (4.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Altoona
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Altoona are Business & Financial (1,131 | 11.0%), Management (946 | 9.2%), Community & Social Service (924 | 9.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (806 | 7.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (650 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Altoona, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (94.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (82.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (81.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (91.2%), and Community & Social Service (83.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 659 (69.7%) | 287 (30.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 438 (38.7%) | 693 (61.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 666 (82.6%) | 140 (17.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 428 (81.1%) | 100 (18.9%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 191 (94.1%) | 12 (5.9%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 47 (62.7%) | 28 (37.3%) |
| Community & Social Service | 155 (16.8%) | 769 (83.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 36 (31.0%) | 80 (69.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 55 (8.8%) | 567 (91.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 64 (45.1%) | 78 (54.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 154 (23.7%) | 496 (76.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 135 (25.4%) | 397 (74.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,072 (46.5%) | 2,385 (53.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,231 (51.1%) | 5,009 (48.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Altoona are Cleaning & Maintenance (470 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (286 | 2.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (223 | 2.2%), Security & Protection (199 | 1.9%), and Personal Care & Service (162 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Altoona, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.7%), Security & Protection (76.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (76.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (57.0%), and Healthcare Support (47.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 149 (52.1%) | 137 (47.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 153 (76.9%) | 46 (23.1%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 51 (57.3%) | 38 (42.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 102 (92.7%) | 8 (7.3%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 96 (43.0%) | 127 (57.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 327 (69.6%) | 143 (30.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 38 (23.5%) | 124 (76.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 763 (56.9%) | 577 (43.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,231 (51.1%) | 5,009 (48.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Altoona are Office & Administration (1,367 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (1,158 | 11.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 532 (45.9%) | 626 (54.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 368 (26.9%) | 999 (73.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 900 (35.6%) | 1,625 (64.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,231 (51.1%) | 5,009 (48.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Altoona are Construction & Extraction (381 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (215 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (23 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 12 (52.2%) | 11 (47.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 381 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 185 (86.1%) | 30 (14.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 578 (93.4%) | 41 (6.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,231 (51.1%) | 5,009 (48.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Altoona are Material Moving (501 | 4.9%), Production (415 | 4.1%), and Transportation (383 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 281 (67.7%) | 134 (32.3%) |
| Transportation | 369 (96.3%) | 14 (3.7%) |
| Material Moving | 268 (53.5%) | 233 (46.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 918 (70.7%) | 381 (29.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,231 (51.1%) | 5,009 (48.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Altoona
Employment Industries in Altoona
The major employment industries in Altoona include Retail Trade (1,518 | 14.8%), Finance & Insurance (1,336 | 13.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,296 | 12.7%), Manufacturing (874 | 8.5%), and Educational Services (770 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Altoona
The Altoona industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.0%), Wholesale Trade (86.8%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (76.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (87.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (69.2%), and Finance & Insurance (62.2%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 40 (63.5%) | 23 (36.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 515 (92.0%) | 45 (8.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 649 (74.3%) | 225 (25.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 322 (86.8%) | 49 (13.2%) |
| Retail Trade | 727 (47.9%) | 791 (52.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 326 (65.1%) | 175 (34.9%) |
| Utilities | 68 (68.7%) | 31 (31.3%) |
| Information | 122 (69.7%) | 53 (30.3%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 505 (37.8%) | 831 (62.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 101 (45.3%) | 122 (54.7%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 339 (61.4%) | 213 (38.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 286 (54.9%) | 235 (45.1%) |
| Educational Services | 97 (12.6%) | 673 (87.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 399 (30.8%) | 897 (69.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 199 (76.5%) | 61 (23.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 121 (43.5%) | 157 (56.5%) |
| Public Administration | 305 (52.8%) | 273 (47.2%) |
| Total | 5,231 (51.1%) | 5,009 (48.9%) |
Education in Altoona
School Enrollment in Altoona
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,971 students in Altoona are elementary school (1,483 | 29.8%), middle school (1,350 | 27.2%), and high school (988 | 19.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 330 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 147 | 3.0% |
| Elementary School | 1,483 | 29.8% |
| Middle School | 1,350 | 27.2% |
| High School | 988 | 19.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 541 | 10.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 132 | 2.7% |
| Total | 4,971 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Altoona
Out of a total of 4,971 students who are enrolled in schools in Altoona, 497 (10.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,474 (90.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 64 (62.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 246 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 197 (76.4%) | 61 (23.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,521 (92.3%) | 127 (7.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,416 (92.0%) | 123 (8.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 678 (98.3%) | 12 (1.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 246 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 199 (80.9%) | 47 (19.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 38 (37.2%) | 64 (62.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 178 (73.6%) | 64 (26.5%) |
| Total | 4,474 (90.0%) | 497 (10.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Altoona
Business (1,159 | 24.8%), education (771 | 16.5%), science & technology (419 | 9.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (388 | 8.3%), and psychology (352 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 4,671 individuals in Altoona who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 150 | 3.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 388 | 8.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 83 | 1.8% |
| Psychology | 352 | 7.5% |
| Social Sciences | 263 | 5.6% |
| Engineering | 137 | 2.9% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 419 | 9.0% |
| Business | 1,159 | 24.8% |
| Education | 771 | 16.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 91 | 1.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 137 | 2.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 142 | 3.0% |
| Communications | 299 | 6.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 280 | 6.0% |
| Total | 4,671 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Altoona
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Altoona
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Altoona are males with 2 vehicles (2,614, accounting for 50.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,440, making up 53.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 19 (0.4%) | 143 (2.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 631 (12.2%) | 720 (14.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,614 (50.6%) | 2,440 (49.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,310 (25.4%) | 1,083 (22.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 437 (8.5%) | 331 (6.8%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 150 (2.9%) | 178 (3.6%) |
| Total | 5,161 (100.0%) | 4,895 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Altoona
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Altoona are 20 to 24 minutes (2,044 commuters, 22.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,552 commuters, 17.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,198 commuters, 13.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 252 | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 816 | 9.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,198 | 13.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,171 | 13.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,044 | 22.7% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 914 | 10.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,552 | 17.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 147 | 1.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 170 | 1.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 427 | 4.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 189 | 2.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 144 | 1.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Altoona
The most common commute times in Altoona are 20 to 24 minutes (1,085 commuters, 22.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (959 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 73 (1.5%) | 179 (4.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 428 (9.0%) | 388 (9.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 708 (14.9%) | 490 (11.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 660 (13.9%) | 511 (11.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,085 (22.9%) | 959 (22.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 399 (8.4%) | 515 (12.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 756 (15.9%) | 796 (18.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 16 (0.3%) | 131 (3.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 82 (1.7%) | 88 (2.1%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 319 (6.7%) | 108 (2.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 117 (2.5%) | 72 (1.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 106 (2.2%) | 38 (0.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Altoona
The most frequent times of departure to work in Altoona are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,132, 23.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (903, 21.1%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 245 (5.2%) | 138 (3.2%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 90 (1.9%) | 28 (0.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 348 (7.3%) | 140 (3.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 612 (12.9%) | 505 (11.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 509 (10.7%) | 534 (12.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,132 (23.8%) | 903 (21.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 534 (11.2%) | 571 (13.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 389 (8.2%) | 430 (10.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 43 (0.9%) | 177 (4.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 114 (2.4%) | 236 (5.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 63 (1.3%) | 36 (0.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 8 (0.2%) | 27 (0.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 236 (5.0%) | 380 (8.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 426 (9.0%) | 170 (4.0%) |
| Total | 4,749 (100.0%) | 4,275 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Altoona
Occupancy by Ownership in Altoona
Of the total 7,526 dwellings in Altoona, owner-occupied units account for 5,201 (69.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,325 (30.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,201 | 69.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,325 | 30.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 7,526 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Altoona
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,635 | 21.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,850 | 37.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,269 | 16.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,772 | 23.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,526 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Altoona
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 969 (59.3%) | 666 (40.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,091 (73.4%) | 759 (26.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 765 (60.3%) | 504 (39.7%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,376 (77.6%) | 396 (22.4%) |
| Total Housing Units | 5,201 (69.1%) | 2,325 (30.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Altoona
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 116 (46.4%) | 134 (53.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,229 (54.6%) | 1,022 (45.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,587 (68.6%) | 726 (31.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,269 (83.7%) | 443 (16.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Altoona
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,634 | 21.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,616 | 21.5% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,225 | 16.3% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,308 | 17.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,071 | 14.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 483 | 6.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 189 | 2.5% |
| Total | 7,526 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Altoona
Median Income by Occupancy in Altoona
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 5,201 (69.1%) | $105,114 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,325 (30.9%) | $57,917 |
| Average | 7,526 (100.0%) | $89,100 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Altoona
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 55 (1.1%) | 33 (1.4%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 9 (0.2%) | 121 (5.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 38 (0.7%) | 62 (2.7%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 30 (0.6%) | 12 (0.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 29 (0.6%) | 22 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 361 (6.9%) | 277 (11.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 259 (5.0%) | 347 (14.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 825 (15.9%) | 731 (31.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 744 (14.3%) | 401 (17.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,310 (25.2%) | 269 (11.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,541 (29.6%) | 50 (2.1%) |
| Total | 5,201 (100.0%) | 2,325 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Altoona
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 34 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 198 (3.8%) | 97 (4.2%) |
| $500 to $799 | 618 (11.9%) | 186 (8.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 276 (5.3%) | 470 (20.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,081 (20.8%) | 1,040 (44.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,638 (31.5%) | 345 (14.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 766 (14.7%) | 132 (5.7%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 377 (7.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 213 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,201 (100.0%) | 2,325 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Altoona
Housing Structures in Altoona
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,634 | 61.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 800 | 10.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 76 | 1.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 140 | 1.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 130 | 1.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,470 | 19.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 276 | 3.7% |
| Total | 7,526 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Altoona
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,297 (92.7%) | 337 (7.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 607 (75.9%) | 193 (24.1%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 76 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 8 (5.7%) | 132 (94.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 130 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 70 (4.8%) | 1,400 (95.2%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 219 (79.3%) | 57 (20.6%) |
| Total | 5,201 (69.1%) | 2,325 (30.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Altoona
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 5 (0.1%) | 55 (2.4%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 88 (1.7%) | 795 (34.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,116 (21.5%) | 953 (41.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,942 (37.3%) | 469 (20.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,050 (39.4%) | 53 (2.3%) |
| Total | 5,201 (100.0%) | 2,325 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Altoona
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 4,276 (82.2%) | 820 (35.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 12 (0.2%) | 51 (2.2%) |
| Electricity | 908 (17.5%) | 1,435 (61.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 5 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (0.8%) |
| Total | 5,201 (100.0%) | 2,325 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Altoona
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 16 (0.3%) | 264 (11.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,043 (20.1%) | 1,010 (43.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,654 (51.0%) | 943 (40.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,488 (28.6%) | 108 (4.6%) |
| Total | 5,201 (100.0%) | 2,325 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Altoona
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Altoona
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,189 | 4,012 |
| Median Property Value | $209,100 | $258,900 |
| Median Household Income | $64,250 | $1,358 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $660 | $213 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $3,626 | $52 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Altoona
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 112 (9.4%) | 62 (1.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 81 (6.8%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 798 (67.1%) | 2,544 (63.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 124 (10.4%) | 1,242 (31.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 74 (6.2%) | 137 (3.4%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (0.4%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,189 (100.0%) | 4,012 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Altoona
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 39 (3.3%) | 15 (0.4%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 52 (4.4%) | 25 (0.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 245 (20.6%) | 45 (1.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 97 (8.2%) | 116 (2.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 213 (17.9%) | 162 (4.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 203 (17.1%) | 612 (15.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 157 (13.2%) | 541 (13.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 183 (15.4%) | 1,153 (28.7%) |
| Total | 1,189 (100.0%) | 4,012 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Altoona
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 400 (33.6%) | 116,625 (2,906.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 324 (27.3%) | 1,752 (43.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 133 (11.2%) | 1,121 (27.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 312 (26.2%) | 543 (13.5%) |
| Total | 1,189 (100.0%) | 4,012 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Altoona
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 87 (7.3%) | 16 (0.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 121 (10.2%) | 52 (1.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 939 (79.0%) | 68 (1.7%) |
| Total | 1,189 (100.0%) | 4,012 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Altoona
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Altoona
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,532 (98.3%) | 27 (1.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,870 (99.6%) | 16 (0.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,398 (95.7%) | 63 (4.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,634 (93.7%) | 178 (6.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,932 (98.8%) | 35 (1.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,040 (96.1%) | 83 (3.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,296 (98.3%) | 40 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,691 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,047 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 19,440 (97.8%) | 442 (2.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Altoona
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,532 (98.3%) | 27 (1.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,870 (99.6%) | 16 (0.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,398 (95.7%) | 63 (4.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Altoona
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 646 (97.4%) | 17 (2.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,220 (95.7%) | 99 (4.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,807 (97.4%) | 103 (2.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,845 (95.0%) | 151 (5.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 9,885 (99.3%) | 70 (0.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Altoona
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 453 (29.1%) | 1,143 (73.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 928 (23.9%) | 3,225 (83.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 286 (19.6%) | 1,120 (76.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 812 (28.9%) | 1,959 (69.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 421 (14.2%) | 2,615 (88.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 243 (11.5%) | 1,925 (90.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 339 (14.5%) | 2,136 (91.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,644 (97.2%) | 1,094 (64.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,047 (100.0%) | 729 (69.6%) |
| Total | 6,173 (31.0%) | 15,946 (80.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Altoona
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 79 (3.7%) | 64 (3.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 104 (4.9%) | 692 (29.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 234 (6.5%) | 414 (10.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 98 (12.8%) | 109 (11.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 214 (52.2%) | 422 (66.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Altoona
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 37 (1.7%) | 19 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 61 (1.7%) | 58 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (4.7%) | 57 (6.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 204 (49.8%) | 148 (23.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 21 (1.0%) | 9 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 69 (1.9%) | 82 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 41 (5.3%) | 12 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (7.3%) | 96 (15.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 79 (3.7%) | 21 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 16 (0.7%) | 656 (28.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 50 (1.4%) | 198 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 44 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 42 (10.2%) | 191 (30.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 71 (2.0%) | 123 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (6.4%) | 66 (7.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 46 (11.2%) | 230 (36.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (3.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 25 (0.7%) | 24 (0.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 31 (4.0%) | 19 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 14 (3.4%) | 107 (16.8%) |
Technology Access in Altoona
Computing Device Access in Altoona
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 6,393 | 85.0% |
| Smartphone | 7,110 | 94.5% |
| Tablet | 5,320 | 70.7% |
| No Computing Device | 151 | 2.0% |
| Total | 7,526 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Altoona
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 23 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 5,899 | 78.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 783 | 10.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 642 | 8.5% |
| No Internet | 469 | 6.2% |
| Total | 7,526 | 100.0% |
Altoona Summary
Altoona, Iowa is a city located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,569 at the 2010 census, an increase of more than 100% from the 2000 census.
Geography
Altoona is located at 41°37′N 93°30′W (41.619, -93.500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29.0 km2), of which 11.1 square miles (28.7 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) is water.
History
Altoona was founded in 1876 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The city was named after the Italian city of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The city was incorporated in 1883.
Economy
Altoona is home to Adventureland, a popular amusement park, and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. The city is also home to several large employers, including the Altoona Campus of Des Moines Area Community College, the Altoona Campus of Iowa State University, and the Altoona Campus of the University of Iowa.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 14,569 people, 5,845 households, and 3,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,310.7 people per square mile (505.3/km2). There were 6,093 housing units at an average density of 548.3 per square mile (211.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 2.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.
There were 5,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Altoona?
Total Population of Altoona is 20,017.
What is the Total Male Population of Altoona?
Total Male Population of Altoona is 9,761.
What is the Total Female Population of Altoona?
Total Female Population of Altoona is 10,256.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Altoona?
There are 95.17 Males per 100 Females in Altoona.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Altoona?
There are 105.07 Females per 100 Males in Altoona.
What is the Median Population Age in Altoona?
Median Population Age in Altoona is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Altoona
Average Family Size in Altoona is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Altoona
Average Household Size in Altoona is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Altoona?
Per Capita income in Altoona is $41,206.
What is the Median Family Income in Altoona?
Median Family Income in Altoona is $99,520.
What is the Median Household income in Altoona?
Median Household Income in Altoona is $89,100.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Altoona?
Income or Wage Gap in Altoona is 22.8%.
Women in Altoona earn 77.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Altoona?
Family Income Deficit in Altoona is $9,593.
Families that are below poverty line in Altoona earn $9,593 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Altoona?
Inequality or Gini Index in Altoona is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Altoona?
There are 11,003 People in the Labor Forcein in Altoona.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Altoona?
72.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Altoona.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Altoona?
Unemployment Rate in Altoona is 6.7%.