Altamont, IL
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Altamont Overview
2,231
TOTAL POPULATION
1,100
MALE POPULATION
1,131
FEMALE POPULATION
97.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,820
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,853
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,688
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
45.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,026
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Altamont Zip Codes
Altamont Area Codes
Race in Altamont
The most populous races in Altamont are White / Caucasian (2,220 | 99.5%), Some other Race (6 | 0.3%), and Two or more Races (5 | 0.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 2,220 | 99.5% |
| Two or more Races | 5 | 0.2% |
| Some other Race | 6 | 0.3% |
| Total | 2,231 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Altamont
The most populous ancestries reported in Altamont are German (968 | 43.4%), Irish (176 | 7.9%), American (165 | 7.4%), French (156 | 7.0%), and English (130 | 5.8%), together accounting for 71.5% of all Altamont residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 165 | 7.4% |
| Blackfeet | 3 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 18 | 0.8% |
| Danish | 5 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 40 | 1.8% |
| Eastern European | 7 | 0.3% |
| English | 130 | 5.8% |
| European | 11 | 0.5% |
| French | 156 | 7.0% |
| German | 968 | 43.4% |
| Greek | 4 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 18 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 176 | 7.9% |
| Italian | 42 | 1.9% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 21 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.9% |
| Scandinavian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 5 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 14 | 0.6% |
| Swiss | 17 | 0.8% |
| Welsh | 10 | 0.4% | View All 22 Rows |
Immigrants in Altamont
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Altamont
Sex and Age in Altamont
The most populous age groups in Altamont are 25 to 29 Years (130 | 11.8%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (148 | 13.1%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 17 (1.5%) | 48 (4.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 58 (5.3%) | 48 (4.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 122 (11.1%) | 53 (4.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 61 (5.6%) | 32 (2.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 12 (1.1%) | 30 (2.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 130 (11.8%) | 36 (3.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 99 (9.0%) | 148 (13.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 120 (10.9%) | 63 (5.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 56 (5.1%) | 50 (4.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 34 (3.1%) | 14 (1.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 48 (4.4%) | 52 (4.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 64 (5.8%) | 71 (6.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 53 (4.8%) | 106 (9.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 63 (5.7%) | 58 (5.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 61 (5.6%) | 103 (9.1%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 30 (2.7%) | 67 (5.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 36 (3.3%) | 74 (6.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 36 (3.3%) | 78 (6.9%) |
| Total | 1,100 (100.0%) | 1,131 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Altamont
Median Family Size in Altamont
The median family size in Altamont is 2.72 persons per family, with married-couple families (387 | 68.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (59 | 10.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.71 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 387 (68.0%) | 3.01 |
| Single Male/Father | 59 (10.4%) | 1.71 |
| Single Female/Mother | 123 (21.6%) | 2.30 |
| Total Families | 569 (100.0%) | 2.72 |
Median Household Size in Altamont
The median household size in Altamont is 2.14 persons per household, with married-couple households (387 | 38.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.07 persons per household. non-family households (438 | 43.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 387 (38.4%) | 3.07 |
| Single Male/Father | 59 (5.9%) | 2.27 |
| Single Female/Mother | 123 (12.2%) | 2.50 |
| Non-family | 438 (43.5%) | 1.20 |
| Total Households | 1,007 (100.0%) | 2.14 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Altamont
Out of a total of 1,007 households in Altamont, 569 (56.5%) are family households, while 438 (43.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 273, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 377.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 377 (37.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 273 (27.1%) | 36 (3.6%) |
| 3-Person Households | 160 (15.9%) | 17 (1.7%) |
| 4-Person Households | 70 (7.0%) | 8 (0.8%) |
| 5-Person Households | 23 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 23 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 20 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 569 (56.5%) | 438 (43.5%) |
Female Fertility in Altamont
Fertility by Age in Altamont
Average fertility rate in Altamont is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% 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 | 19 (100.0%) | 89.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 19 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Altamont
47.4% of women with births (19) in Altamont are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 52.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 52.6% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 9 (47.4%) | 10 (52.6%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9 (47.4%) | 10 (52.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Altamont
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 4 (21.0%) | 39.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 15 (78.9%) | 90.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 19 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Altamont
52.6% of women with births in Altamont 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 college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 66.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (33.3%) | 10 (66.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9 (47.4%) | 10 (52.6%) |
Income in Altamont
Income Overview in Altamont
Per Capita Income in Altamont is $32,820, while median incomes of families and households are $87,853 and $64,688 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,231 | $32,820 |
| Median Family Income | 569 | $87,853 |
| Mean Family Income | 569 | $85,977 |
| Median Household Income | 1,007 | $64,688 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,007 | $70,633 |
| Income Deficit | 569 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,231 | 45.19% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,231 | 54.81¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,231 | 0.38 |
Earnings by Sex in Altamont
Average Earnings in Altamont are $38,711, $51,600 for men and $28,281 for women, a difference of 45.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 618 (54.5%) | $51,600 |
| Female | 515 (45.5%) | $28,281 |
| Total | 1,133 (100.0%) | $38,711 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Altamont
The most common earnings brackets in Altamont are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (134 | 21.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (105 | 20.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 4 (0.6%) | 23 (4.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (5.1%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 26 (4.2%) | 5 (1.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 17 (2.8%) | 30 (5.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (4.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 28 (4.5%) | 14 (2.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 18 (2.9%) | 15 (2.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 8 (1.3%) | 14 (2.7%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 5 (0.8%) | 31 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 35 (5.7%) | 105 (20.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 42 (6.8%) | 55 (10.7%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 12 (1.9%) | 48 (9.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 72 (11.7%) | 15 (2.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 10 (1.6%) | 25 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 55 (8.9%) | 42 (8.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 134 (21.7%) | 15 (2.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 46 (7.4%) | 11 (2.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 43 (7.0%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 63 (10.2%) | 15 (2.9%) |
| Total | 618 (100.0%) | 515 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Altamont
Average earnings in Altamont are $52,200 for men and $29,656 for women, a difference of 43.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $44,671. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $37,930, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,750.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $44,671 | $23,750 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $50,952 | $37,930 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,195 | $35,547 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,250 | $0 |
| Total | $52,200 | $29,656 |
Family Income in Altamont
Family Income Brackets in Altamont
According to the Altamont family income data, there are 159 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.9% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 29 | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 30 | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10 | 1.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 53 | 9.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 121 | 21.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 159 | 27.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 138 | 24.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10 | 1.8% |
| $200,000+ | 19 | 3.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Altamont
4-person families (43 | 7.6%) account for the highest median family income in Altamont with $101,979 per family, while 2-person families (342 | 60.1%) have the highest median income of $36,620 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 342 (60.1%) | $73,239 |
| 3-Person Families | 118 (20.7%) | $89,295 |
| 4-Person Families | 43 (7.6%) | $101,979 |
| 5-Person Families | 23 (4.0%) | $93,750 |
| 6-Person Families | 23 (4.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 20 (3.5%) | $0 |
| Total | 569 (100.0%) | $87,853 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Altamont
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 87 (15.3%) | $74,327 |
| 1 Earner | 193 (33.9%) | $54,250 |
| 2 Earners | 283 (49.7%) | $95,250 |
| 3+ Earners | 6 (1.1%) | $0 |
| Total | 569 (100.0%) | $87,853 |
Household Income in Altamont
Household Income Brackets in Altamont
With 222 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Altamont, accounting for 22.1% of all households. In contrast, only 24 households (2.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 52 | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 68 | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 85 | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 52 | 5.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 120 | 11.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 222 | 22.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 198 | 19.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 158 | 15.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 24 | 2.4% |
| $200,000+ | 28 | 2.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Altamont
The median household income in Altamont is $64,688, with the highest median household income of $88,594 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 17 households (1.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,577, with 262 households (26.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 17 (1.7%) | $88,594 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 339 (33.7%) | $71,250 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 262 (26.0%) | $50,577 |
| 65+ Years | 389 (38.6%) | $71,771 |
| Total | 1,007 (100.0%) | $64,688 |
Poverty in Altamont
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Altamont
With 11.4% poverty level for males and 17.0% for females among the residents of Altamont, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (29.4%) and 27 females (56.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (29.4%) | 5 (10.4%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 18 (25.4%) | 5 (9.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 13 (19.7%) | 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 | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (56.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 6 (2.6%) | 19 (10.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 22 (12.5%) | 21 (18.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 10 (12.2%) | 31 (47.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 20 (17.1%) | 25 (14.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (11.3%) | 22 (13.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (12.8%) | 24 (15.9%) |
| Total | 121 (11.4%) | 179 (17.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Altamont
According to the poverty statistics in Altamont, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 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 | 12 (70.6%) | 43 (89.6%) |
| 5 Years | 6 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 53 (74.7%) | 48 (90.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 53 (80.3%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 22 (100.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 30 (100.0%) | 21 (43.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 223 (97.4%) | 165 (89.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 154 (87.5%) | 92 (81.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 72 (87.8%) | 35 (53.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 97 (82.9%) | 145 (85.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 110 (88.7%) | 139 (86.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 89 (87.3%) | 127 (84.1%) |
| Total | 942 (88.6%) | 877 (83.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Altamont
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Altamont show that 4.9% or 19 of the total 387 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 259 (95.2%) | 13 (4.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 61 (91.0%) | 6 (9.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 368 (95.1%) | 19 (4.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Altamont
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (21.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Altamont
The poverty data for Altamont shows that 19 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 26 of the single-parent households (14.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (9.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (44.8%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 13 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6 (9.0%) | 26 (44.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 19 (4.9%) | 26 (14.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Altamont
Employment by Class of Employer in Altamont
Among the 990 employed individuals in Altamont, private company employees (731 | 73.8%), local government employees (84 | 8.5%), and self-employed (incorporated) (53 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 731 | 73.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 53 | 5.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 45 | 4.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 39 | 3.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 84 | 8.5% |
| State Government Employees | 27 | 2.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 11 | 1.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 990 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Altamont
According to the labor force statistics for Altamont, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,849), 55.5% or 1,026 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 97.6% or 241 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.6% or 11 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 30 (52.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 34 (81.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 62 (37.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 241 (97.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 250 (86.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 104 (70.3%) | 11 (10.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 107 (79.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 107 (67.3%) | 11 (10.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 87 (30.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,026 (55.5%) | 22 (2.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Altamont
According to labor force statistics for Altamont, 76.1% of individuals (871) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,144) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 22 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 85.5% or 371 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 84 (77.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 371 (85.5%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 277 (69.8%) | 16 (4.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 139 (68.1%) | 10 (5.0%) |
| Total | 871 (76.1%) | 29 (2.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Altamont
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Altamont are Management (78 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74 | 7.4%), Community & Social Service (57 | 5.7%), Education Instruction & Library (52 | 5.2%), and Health Technologists (25 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Altamont, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Health Technologists (76.0%), and Management (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 52 (66.7%) | 26 (33.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 5 (55.6%) | 4 (44.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 3 (25.0%) | 9 (75.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 28 (49.1%) | 29 (50.9%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 28 (53.8%) | 24 (46.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 31 (41.9%) | 43 (58.1%) |
| Health Technologists | 19 (76.0%) | 6 (24.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 119 (51.7%) | 111 (48.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 514 (51.1%) | 491 (48.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Altamont are Food Preparation & Serving (59 | 5.9%), Personal Care & Service (51 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (49 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (46 | 4.6%), and Security & Protection (11 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Altamont, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (45.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (45.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (88.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (84.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 5 (45.5%) | 6 (54.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 5 (45.5%) | 6 (54.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 9 (15.2%) | 50 (84.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 20 (43.5%) | 26 (56.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 6 (11.8%) | 45 (88.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 40 (18.5%) | 176 (81.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 514 (51.1%) | 491 (48.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Altamont are Sales & Related (100 | 10.0%), and Office & Administration (85 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 69 (69.0%) | 31 (31.0%) |
| Office & Administration | 14 (16.5%) | 71 (83.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 83 (44.9%) | 102 (55.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 514 (51.1%) | 491 (48.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Altamont are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (61 | 6.1%), and Construction & Extraction (49 | 4.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 61 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 110 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 514 (51.1%) | 491 (48.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Altamont are Production (143 | 14.2%), Transportation (86 | 8.6%), and Material Moving (35 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 73 (51.0%) | 70 (48.9%) |
| Transportation | 80 (93.0%) | 6 (7.0%) |
| Material Moving | 9 (25.7%) | 26 (74.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 162 (61.4%) | 102 (38.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 514 (51.1%) | 491 (48.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Altamont
Employment Industries in Altamont
The major employment industries in Altamont include Retail Trade (183 | 18.2%), Manufacturing (176 | 17.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (164 | 16.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (110 | 11.0%), and Educational Services (90 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Altamont
The Altamont industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Public Administration (84.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (72.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.2%), Finance & Insurance (73.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (72.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 4 (50.0%) | 4 (50.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 109 (61.9%) | 67 (38.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 27 (50.9%) | 26 (49.1%) |
| Retail Trade | 131 (71.6%) | 52 (28.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 63 (72.4%) | 24 (27.6%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 (26.7%) | 11 (73.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 7 (43.8%) | 9 (56.2%) |
| Educational Services | 33 (36.7%) | 57 (63.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 26 (15.9%) | 138 (84.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 30 (27.3%) | 80 (72.7%) |
| Public Administration | 11 (84.6%) | 2 (15.4%) |
| Total | 514 (51.1%) | 491 (48.9%) |
Education in Altamont
School Enrollment in Altamont
The most common levels of schooling among the 494 students in Altamont are middle school (167 | 33.8%), high school (71 | 14.4%), and college / undergraduate (68 | 13.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 41 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 7.7% |
| Elementary School | 46 | 9.3% |
| Middle School | 167 | 33.8% |
| High School | 71 | 14.4% |
| College / Undergraduate | 68 | 13.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 63 | 12.8% |
| Total | 494 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Altamont
Out of a total of 494 students who are enrolled in schools in Altamont, 52 (10.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 442 (89.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (61.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 57 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 8 (38.1%) | 13 (61.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 96 (92.3%) | 8 (7.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 144 (82.3%) | 31 (17.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 104 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 442 (89.5%) | 52 (10.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Altamont
Education (139 | 43.2%), science & technology (33 | 10.2%), business (26 | 8.1%), communications (24 | 7.4%), and arts & humanities (23 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 322 individuals in Altamont who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 16 | 5.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 5 | 1.5% |
| Psychology | 11 | 3.4% |
| Social Sciences | 10 | 3.1% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 33 | 10.2% |
| Business | 26 | 8.1% |
| Education | 139 | 43.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 7 | 2.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 6 | 1.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 22 | 6.8% |
| Communications | 24 | 7.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 23 | 7.1% |
| Total | 322 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Altamont
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Altamont
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Altamont are males with 2 vehicles (223, accounting for 43.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (195, making up 46.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 18 (3.5%) | 17 (3.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 48 (9.4%) | 108 (22.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 223 (43.8%) | 195 (40.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 167 (32.8%) | 126 (26.2%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 44 (8.6%) | 30 (6.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 9 (1.8%) | 5 (1.0%) |
| Total | 509 (100.0%) | 481 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Altamont
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Altamont are 15 to 19 minutes (179 commuters, 19.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (159 commuters, 16.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (129 commuters, 13.7%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 113 | 12.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 120 | 12.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 129 | 13.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 179 | 19.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 159 | 16.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 23 | 2.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 106 | 11.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 11 | 1.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 33 | 3.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 10 | 1.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 60 | 6.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Altamont
The most common commute times in Altamont are 15 to 19 minutes (101 commuters, 20.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (79 commuters, 17.7%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 38 (7.6%) | 75 (16.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 41 (8.2%) | 79 (17.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 74 (14.9%) | 55 (12.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 101 (20.3%) | 78 (17.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 86 (17.3%) | 73 (16.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 4 (0.8%) | 19 (4.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 51 (10.2%) | 55 (12.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 33 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 10 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 60 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Altamont
The most frequent times of departure to work in Altamont are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (123, 24.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (133, 29.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 50 (10.0%) | 22 (4.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 14 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 49 (9.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 12 (2.4%) | 15 (3.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 123 (24.7%) | 84 (18.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 52 (10.4%) | 133 (29.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 70 (14.1%) | 61 (13.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 32 (6.4%) | 24 (5.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 20 (4.0%) | 7 (1.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 8 (1.6%) | 12 (2.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 12 (2.4%) | 13 (2.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 35 (7.0%) | 24 (5.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 21 (4.2%) | 45 (10.1%) |
| Total | 498 (100.0%) | 445 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Altamont
Occupancy by Ownership in Altamont
Of the total 1,007 dwellings in Altamont, owner-occupied units account for 770 (76.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 237 (23.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 770 | 76.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 237 | 23.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,007 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Altamont
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 377 | 37.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 309 | 30.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 177 | 17.6% |
| 4+ Person Household | 144 | 14.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,007 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Altamont
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 264 (70.0%) | 113 (30.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 246 (79.6%) | 63 (20.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 129 (72.9%) | 48 (27.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 131 (91.0%) | 13 (9.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 770 (76.5%) | 237 (23.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Altamont
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 61 (66.3%) | 31 (33.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 323 (85.9%) | 53 (14.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 255 (63.1%) | 149 (36.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 131 (97.0%) | 4 (3.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Altamont
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 218 | 21.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 138 | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 105 | 10.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 157 | 15.6% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 218 | 21.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 115 | 11.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 56 | 5.6% |
| Total | 1,007 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Altamont
Median Income by Occupancy in Altamont
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 770 (76.5%) | $72,151 |
| Renter-Occupied | 237 (23.5%) | $38,958 |
| Average | 1,007 (100.0%) | $64,688 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Altamont
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (5.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 15 (1.9%) | 24 (10.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 40 (5.2%) | 28 (11.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 21 (2.7%) | 17 (7.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 30 (3.9%) | 17 (7.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 43 (5.6%) | 9 (3.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 80 (10.4%) | 40 (16.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 179 (23.3%) | 43 (18.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 164 (21.3%) | 34 (14.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 146 (19.0%) | 12 (5.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 52 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 770 (100.0%) | 237 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Altamont
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 60 (7.8%) | 5 (2.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 152 (19.7%) | 16 (6.8%) |
| $500 to $799 | 193 (25.1%) | 79 (33.3%) |
| $800 to $999 | 130 (16.9%) | 80 (33.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 132 (17.1%) | 57 (24.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 49 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 19 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 24 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 11 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 770 (100.0%) | 237 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Altamont
Housing Structures in Altamont
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 748 | 74.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 9 | 0.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 58 | 5.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 4 | 0.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 63 | 6.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 9 | 0.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 116 | 11.5% |
| Total | 1,007 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Altamont
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 635 (84.9%) | 113 (15.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 10 (17.2%) | 48 (82.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 63 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 116 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 770 (76.5%) | 237 (23.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Altamont
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 60 (25.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 5 (0.6%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 230 (29.9%) | 121 (51.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 344 (44.7%) | 52 (21.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 191 (24.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 770 (100.0%) | 237 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Altamont
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 700 (90.9%) | 120 (50.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 60 (7.8%) | 117 (49.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 10 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 770 (100.0%) | 237 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Altamont
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 35 (4.5%) | 40 (16.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 171 (22.2%) | 103 (43.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 320 (41.6%) | 80 (33.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 244 (31.7%) | 14 (5.9%) |
| Total | 770 (100.0%) | 237 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Altamont
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Altamont
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 381 | 389 |
| Median Property Value | $124,500 | $94,800 |
| Median Household Income | $87,743 | $25 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $490 | $11 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,646 | $4 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Altamont
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 84 (22.1%) | 58 (14.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 82 (21.5%) | 149 (38.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 200 (52.5%) | 161 (41.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 10 (2.6%) | 15 (3.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 5 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 381 (100.0%) | 389 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Altamont
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 15 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 46 (12.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4 (1.1%) | 45 (11.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 29 (7.6%) | 39 (10.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 66 (17.3%) | 51 (13.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 118 (31.0%) | 113 (29.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 76 (20.0%) | 46 (11.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 27 (7.1%) | 70 (18.0%) |
| Total | 381 (100.0%) | 389 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Altamont
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 255 (66.9%) | 55,742 (14,329.6%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 57 (15.0%) | 230 (59.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 26 (6.8%) | 107 (27.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 43 (11.3%) | 19 (4.9%) |
| Total | 381 (100.0%) | 389 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Altamont
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 75 (19.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 87 (22.8%) | 63 (16.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 190 (49.9%) | 115 (29.6%) |
| Total | 381 (100.0%) | 389 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Altamont
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Altamont
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 98 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 317 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 66 (86.8%) | 10 (13.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 371 (92.1%) | 32 (7.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 255 (88.2%) | 34 (11.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 130 (87.8%) | 18 (12.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 232 (80.8%) | 55 (19.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 285 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 253 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,007 (93.1%) | 149 (6.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Altamont
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 98 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 317 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 66 (86.8%) | 10 (13.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Altamont
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 232 (93.2%) | 17 (6.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 294 (94.2%) | 18 (5.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 343 (81.9%) | 76 (18.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 504 (93.0%) | 38 (7.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 634 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Altamont
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 75 (76.5%) | 23 (23.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 161 (50.8%) | 171 (53.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 13 (17.1%) | 53 (69.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 67 (16.6%) | 352 (87.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 108 (37.4%) | 158 (54.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 51 (34.5%) | 79 (53.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 70 (24.4%) | 167 (58.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 285 (100.0%) | 131 (46.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 247 (97.6%) | 182 (71.9%) |
| Total | 1,077 (49.9%) | 1,316 (61.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Altamont
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 31 (13.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 51 (19.7%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 100 (26.7%) | 52 (14.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 21 (16.9%) | 36 (22.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 35 (34.3%) | 41 (27.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Altamont
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (8.1%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 75 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 21 (16.9%) | 21 (13.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (17.6%) | 12 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (8.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 6 (1.6%) | 22 (6.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (8.1%) | 22 (13.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (29.4%) | 4 (2.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 17 (7.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 30 (11.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 33 (8.8%) | 30 (8.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (8.1%) | 5 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (12.8%) | 23 (15.2%) |
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%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 19 (5.1%) | 42 (12.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (19.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 26 (25.5%) | 19 (12.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (1.1%) | 17 (4.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (12.8%) | 14 (9.3%) |
Technology Access in Altamont
Computing Device Access in Altamont
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 701 | 69.6% |
| Smartphone | 805 | 79.9% |
| Tablet | 460 | 45.7% |
| No Computing Device | 85 | 8.4% |
| Total | 1,007 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Altamont
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 706 | 70.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 117 | 11.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 90 | 8.9% |
| No Internet | 154 | 15.3% |
| Total | 1,007 | 100.0% |
Altamont Summary
Altamont, Illinois is a small city located in Effingham County, Illinois. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, about 40 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of approximately 2,500 people and covers an area of 1.3 square miles.
History
Altamont was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after the nearby Altamont Creek, which was named after a mountain in Scotland. The city was incorporated in 1858 and was the first city in Effingham County.
In the late 19th century, Altamont was a thriving agricultural community. The city was home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a canning factory. The city also had a railroad station, which connected it to other towns in the area.
In the early 20th century, Altamont experienced a period of growth and development. The city was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of stores.
Geography
Altamont is located in the southeastern part of Effingham County, Illinois. The city is situated on the banks of the Little Wabash River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The climate in Altamont is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.
Economy
The economy of Altamont is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a canning factory. The city also has a variety of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company. The city is also home to a variety of healthcare providers, including a hospital and several medical clinics.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Altamont was 2,500. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.2% from other races.
The median household income in Altamont was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income was $20,000. The poverty rate was 11.2%.
Altamont is served by the Effingham County School District. The city is home to two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The city also has a public library and a community college.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Altamont?
Total Population of Altamont is 2,231.
What is the Total Male Population of Altamont?
Total Male Population of Altamont is 1,100.
What is the Total Female Population of Altamont?
Total Female Population of Altamont is 1,131.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Altamont?
There are 97.26 Males per 100 Females in Altamont.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Altamont?
There are 102.82 Females per 100 Males in Altamont.
What is the Median Population Age in Altamont?
Median Population Age in Altamont is 41.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Altamont
Average Family Size in Altamont is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Altamont
Average Household Size in Altamont is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Altamont?
Per Capita income in Altamont is $32,820.
What is the Median Family Income in Altamont?
Median Family Income in Altamont is $87,853.
What is the Median Household income in Altamont?
Median Household Income in Altamont is $64,688.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Altamont?
Income or Wage Gap in Altamont is 45.2%.
Women in Altamont earn 54.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Altamont?
Inequality or Gini Index in Altamont is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Altamont?
There are 1,026 People in the Labor Forcein in Altamont.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Altamont?
55.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Altamont.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Altamont?
Unemployment Rate in Altamont is 2.1%.