Altoona, Iowa

Population Data for Altoona, IA:

Population – 12008
Male – 47.93 %
Female – 52.07 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 96.13 %
Hispanic – 1.72 %
African American – 0.82 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.35 %
Asian – 0.50 %

Geographic Data for Altoona, Iowa:

Population Density – 406.91 per sq. mi
Elevation – 805 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Altoona:

In Elementary School – 1,529 (46.79 %)
In High School – 718 (21.97 %)
In College – 577 (17.66 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,376 (18.55 %)
Associate’s Degree – 834 (11.25 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,848 (24.92 %)
High School Graduate – 2,513 (33.89 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 116 (1.56 %)

Employment and Household Data for Altoona, IA:

Percentage of People Employed – 77.26 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.90 %
Unemployment Level – 2.40 %

Median Household Income – $51,587.00
Average Household Size – 2.68

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 28.63 %
2 Vehicles – 44.33 %
3 or more Vehicles – 20.65 %

Average Cost to Rent in Altoona - $559 per month