Demographics in Altoona, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Altoona?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

20,592

Male

9,924

48.2%

Female

10,668

51.8%

Median Age

35.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

88.7%

Black

3.5%

Hispanic

6.9%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

4.8%

Other

0.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

21.3%

High School or Higher

41.5%

Foreign Born

5.2%

Veterans

6.0%

Married

40.2%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Altoona, IA has a population of 20,592 with a median age of 35.5. The racial makeup is 88.7% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.2%.