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Altoona

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
13.374
State:
Iowa

Altoona is a city located in Polk County, Iowa. Altoona has a 2026 population of 24,021. Altoona is currently growing at a rate of 3.05% annually and its population has increased by 21.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,751 in 2020.

The median household income in Altoona is $86,114 with a poverty rate of 8.31%. The median age in Altoona is 36.1 years: 36.4 years for males, and 35.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.6 males.

24K
Total Population
1,796
Density (mi²)
712 3.05%
Growth

Altoona Population

Altoona Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202624,0217123.05%
202523,3097113.15%
202422,5984341.96%
202322,1642851.3%
202221,8798554.07%
202121,0241,3556.89%
202019,7514792.49%
201919,2724672.48%
201818,8051030.55%
201718,7026003.31%
201618,1025303.02%
201517,5729805.91%
201416,5925413.37%
201316,0513111.98%
201215,7407244.82%
201115,0163132.13%
201014,7031621.11%
200010,3453,15443.86%
19907,1911,42724.76%
19805,7642,910101.96%
19702,8541,35490.27%
19601,500900150%
1940600300100%
190030000%

Median Age

Overall: 36.1 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 36.4 years

Altoona Adults

There are 15,999 adults, (3,684 of whom are seniors) in Altoona.

Sex Ratio

Female: 11,520 (53.6%)
Male: 9,975 (46.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Altoona includes 85.13% White, 5.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White18,29985.13%
Two or more races1,3716.38%
Black or African American1,1175.2%
Asian4522.1%
Other race1850.86%
Native American710.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7303.4%
Two or more races4882.27%
Other race1130.53%
Native American530.25%
Black or African American110.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,56981.74%
Black or African American1,1065.15%
Two or more races8834.11%
Asian4522.1%
Other race720.33%
Native American180.08%

Altoona Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Altoona 's average per capita income is $60,191. Household income levels show a median of $86,114. The poverty rate stands at 8.31%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$117,201-
Families$101,649$123,983
Households$86,114$105,985
Non Families$57,941$68,132

$60,191

Average Income

$86,114

Median Household Income

8.31%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)