Census Bureau data for Altamont town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Altamont town
- What is the median household income in Altamont town?
- The median household income in Altamont town is $40,221 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Altamont town?
- The poverty rate in Altamont town is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Altamont town?
- $85,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Altamont town?
- The median gross rent in Altamont town is $818 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Altamont town residents have a college degree?
- 12.5% of adults in Altamont town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,100
Median Income
$40,221
Median Home Value
$85,900
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
15.5%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,630 (+27.3%)
Home Value:
+$12,100 (+16.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.7 pp (+13.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.7 pp (+115.5%)
Unemployment:
+4.8 pp (+44.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,100
Median Age
49.0
Female
46.2%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 94.5%
Black 1.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$40,221
±$4,414
-$26,876 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$58,411
Median Family Income
$42,206
Poverty Rate
14.6%
+4.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
29.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
24.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
12.7%
$15–25k
8.0%
$25–35k
14.1%
$35–50k
28.8%
$50–75k
14.1%
$75–100k
5.8%
$100–150k
5.3%
$200k+
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
421
Owner-Occupied
92.2%
Renter-Occupied
7.8%
Vacancy Rate
14.3%
Median Home Value
$85,900
-$170,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$818
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
22.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
30.9%
$50–100k
27.3%
$100–200k
15.9%
$200–300k
9.0%
$300–500k
3.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.3%
1 vehicle
16.9%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3+
32.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
53.0%
2–4 units
0.7%
Mobile home
45.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.7%
1970–1999
15.2%
2000–2009
9.7%
2010+
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
73.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.5%
-17.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.8%
Some College / Associate
13.6%
Less Than High School
7.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Unemployment Rate
15.5%
+10.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
12.7%
Self-Employed
23.0%
Government Workers
23.9%
Private For-Profit
53.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.1%
Retail
19.2%
Construction
19.2%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Transportation
8.6%
Agriculture
3.2%
Arts/Entmt.
2.9%
Public Admin
2.9%
Prof. Services
1.2%
Wholesale
0.6%
Occupation
Management
28.3%
Production
20.9%
Construction
18.6%
Sales
16.2%
Food Prep
15.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.6 min
Drove Alone
69.3%
Carpool
13.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
12.7%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
361
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.0%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
21.3%
55–64
8.2%
65–74
4.8%
75–84
9.0%
85+
8.7%
Under 18: 20.4%
Working age (18–64): 79.6%
65 and over: 20.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.5%
With a Disability
38.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.4%
Uninsured
14.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
70.9%
Has a Computer
83.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023