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Altavista

County:
Campbell County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.36
State:
Virginia

Altavista is a town located in Campbell County, Virginia. Altavista has a 2026 population of 3,311. Altavista is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,373 in 2020.

The median household income in Altavista is $51,349 with a poverty rate of 11.87%. The median age in Altavista is 39 years: 39.2 years for males, and 38.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.6 males.

3.3K
Total Population
618
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.3%
Growth

Altavista Population

Altavista Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,311-10-0.3%
20253,321-11-0.33%
20243,33210.03%
20233,33150.15%
20223,326-23-0.69%
20213,349-29-0.86%
20203,373-59-1.72%
20193,432-14-0.41%
20183,446-3-0.09%
20173,449-4-0.12%
20163,453-3-0.09%
20153,456-1-0.03%
20143,45770.2%
20133,45040.12%
20123,44620.06%
20113,444-12-0.35%
20103,45660.17%
20003,425-261-7.08%
19903,686-163-4.23%
19803,8491,14142.13%
19702,708-591-17.91%
19603,299-33-0.99%
19503,33241314.15%
19402,91900%

Median Age

Overall: 39 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 39.2 years

Altavista Adults

There are 2,596 adults, (656 of whom are seniors) in Altavista.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,871 (56%)
Male: 1,471 (44%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Altavista includes 66.91% White, 28.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,23666.91%
Black or African American94228.19%
Two or more races1484.43%
Asian160.48%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White641.92%
Two or more races531.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,17264.99%
Black or African American94228.19%
Two or more races952.84%
Asian160.48%

Altavista Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Altavista 's average per capita income is $39,375. Household income levels show a median of $51,349. The poverty rate stands at 11.87%.

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$97,411-
Families$60,521$98,385
Households$51,349$77,824
Non Families$35,224$48,887

$39,375

Average Income

$51,349

Median Household Income

11.87%

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)