State
County
Land Area (mi²)
20.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
54.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.20% (24)
Growth Since 2010
6.70% (70)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Altamont, Tennessee Population 2021
1,115
Altamont is a city located in Grundy County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Grundy County. With a 2020 population of 1,115, it is the 225th largest city in Tennessee and the 9883rd largest city in the United States . Altamont is currently growing at a rate of 2.20% annually and its population has increased by 6.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,045 in 2010. Altamont reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 21 miles, Altamont has a population density of 54 people per square mile.
The average household income in Altamont is $58,422 with a poverty rate of 20.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $618 per month, and the median house value is $73,800. The median age in Altamont is 35.7 years, 37 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
Altamont Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altamontwas:
- White: 73.84%
- Two or more races: 14.38%
- Native American: 10.30%
- Black or African American: 1.02%
- Asian: 0.46%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Altamont, Tennessee is 1,115 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,067.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,045.
Altamont, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 796 | 73.84% |
| Two or More Races | 155 | 14.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 111 | 10.30% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.46% |
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Altamont Population by Race
Altamont Population Pyramid $2021
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Altamont Population by Age
Altamont Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 362 | 2.83 | 85.6 |
| Married | 162 | 3.27 | 86.4 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.08 | 85.2 |
| Female | 53 | 4.74 | 100 |
| Male | 25 | 4.44 | 52 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
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Altamont Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 10.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 19.39% |
| High School Graduate | 365 | 48.47% |
| Some College | 84 | 11.16% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 4.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 5.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
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Altamont Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Altamont Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 577 | 389 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 67 | |
| Native American | 67 | 67 | |
| Black | 11 | ||
| Asian | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.63%.
Altamont Educational Attainment by Race
Altamont Earnings by Educational Attainment
Altamont Language by Age
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Altamont Language
100.00% of Altamont residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Altamont Language
Altamont Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 753 | 193 | 25.63% |
| Multiple | 155 | 13 | 8.39% |
20.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.23%
Male Poverty Rate
26.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Altamont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Altamont is White, with 25.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Altamont is Multiple, with 8.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.60%.
Altamont Poverty
Altamont Poverty Rate by Education
Altamont Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Altamont Married by Age and Sex
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Altamont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Altamont Marital Status by Race
Altamont Marital Status
Altamont Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 7.17% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 16.13% |
Altamont Veterans by Race
Altamont Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
Altamont Veterans by Education
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49.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
Altamont Employment by Age
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Altamont Employment by Race
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Altamont Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.52%
Born in Altamont
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.54% of Altamont residents were born in the United States, with 80.52% having been born in Tennessee. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Altamont Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,115 | 24 | 2.20% |
| 2020 | 1,091 | 24 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 1,067 | 24 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 1,043 | 11 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 1,032 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 1,027 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,023 | 34 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 989 | -41 | -3.98% |
| 2013 | 1,030 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 1,032 | -10 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 1,042 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2010 | 1,051 | 0.00% |