Altamont is a town located in Grundy County, Tennessee. Altamont has a 2025 population of 1,170. It is also the county seat of Grundy County. Altamont is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,125 in 2020.
The average household income in Altamont is $84,269 with a poverty rate of 24.14%.The median age in Altamont is 49 years: 47.2 years for males, and 51 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Altamont includes 94.45% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 1,039 | 94.45% |
Two or more races | 36 | 3.27% |
Black or African American | 21 | 1.91% |
Native American | 4 | 0.36% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Altamont's average per capita income is $22,361. Household income levels show a median of $40,221. The poverty rate stands at 24.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $50,855 | - |
Families | $42,206 | $102,758 |
Households | $40,221 | $84,269 |
Non Families | $14,398 | $18,422 |
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