Demographics in Altoona, PA

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

43,508

Male

21,389

49.2%

Female

22,119

50.8%

Median Age

39.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

89.8%

Black

3.3%

Hispanic

1.8%

Asian

0.5%

Two or More

5.7%

Other

0.6%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

13.9%

High School or Higher

48.9%

Foreign Born

1.3%

Veterans

6.3%

Married

34.3%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

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

Altoona, PA has a population of 43,508 with a median age of 39.8. The racial makeup is 89.8% White, 1.8% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 0.5% Asian. About 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.3%.