Altoona, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
18,917
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
7.1%
Median Home
$199,600
Median Income
$79,482
Median Rent
$1,027
Altoona SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Altoona, IA Crime Report
488Total Crimes
2,464.1Total Crimes / 100k People
5.04%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Altoona / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 488 | 2,464.1 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 56 | 282.8 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 10.1 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 48 | 242.4 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 432 | 2,181.4 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 59 | 297.9 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 342 | 1,726.9 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 156.5 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Altoona, IA Cost Of Living
93Altoona's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Altoona | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 99 | 100 | |
Altoona, IA Photos
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Rankings for Altoona in Iowa
Map Of Altoona, IA
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Population over time in Altoona
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,917 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 17,936 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 17,354 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 16,692 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 15,808 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 15,317 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 14,954 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 14,563 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 14,144 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 13,757 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Altoona
| Race | Altoona | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.0% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Altoona
| Gender | Altoona | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Altoona for adults over 25
| Education | Altoona | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Altoona, Iowa
| Income | Altoona | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.0% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
