Altoona, IA Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 8/10

Housing 8/10

Affordability 8.5/10

Diversity 6/10

Safety 6/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 8.5/10

Commute 8/10

Altoona, IA Crime Report

Crime in Altoona summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Altoona. Key points include:

There were 483 total crimes in Altoona in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Altoona is 2,154.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Altoona is 142.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Altoona is 2,011.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Altoona is 1.65% above the national average.

483
Total Crimes

1.65%
Above National Average

Altoona

Crime In Altoona Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Altoona / 100k People	Iowa / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	483	2,154.1	1,540.0	2,119.2
Violent Crime	32	142.7	243.3	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	2.1	5.0
Robbery	3	13.4	18.7	61.0
Aggravated Assault	27	120.4	187.2	256.0
Property Crime	451	2,011.4	1,296.8	1,760.0
Burglary	26	116.0	199.1	229.0
Larceny	398	1,775.0	962.6	1,272.0
Car Theft	27	120.4	135.1	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Altoona summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Altoona. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:

The cost of living in Altoona is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Altoona is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Altoona is $317,901.
The median income in Altoona is $86,114.

99
Altoona's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Altoona Comparison Table

Living Expense	Altoona	Iowa	National Average
Overall	99	90	100
Services	94	99	100
Groceries	93	95	100
Health	109	75	100
Housing	95	97	100
Transportation	94	93	100
Utilities	99	94	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Altoona, IA Weather

The average high in Altoona is 59.6° and the average low is 39.2°.
There are 63.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.6 inches of precipitation each year with 32.4 inches of snow.

Stat	Altoona
Average Annual High	59.6
Average Annual Low	39.2
Annual Precipitation Days	63.1
Average Annual Precipitation	35.6
Average Annual Snowfall	32.4

59.6°
Average High

63.1
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Altoona, IA Photos

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Rankings & Articles For Altoona

Rankings

Ranks #11 in Richest Cities In Iowa

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Ranks #15 in Best Places To Live In Iowa

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Ranks #29 in Safest Places In Iowa

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Altoona Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Altoona

The current population in Altoona is 21,495. The population has increased 56.2% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	21,495	4.4%
2023	20,592	2.9%
2022	20,017	3.5%
2021	19,345	2.3%
2020	18,917	2.5%
2019	18,458	2.9%
2018	17,936	3.4%
2017	17,354	4.0%
2016	16,692	5.6%
2015	15,808	3.2%
2014	15,317	2.4%
2013	14,954	2.7%
2012	14,563	3.0%
2011	14,144	2.8%
2010	13,757	-

Race / Ethnicity in Altoona

White 81.7% (17,569)

African American 5.1% (1,106)

American Indian 0.1% (18)

Asian 2.1% (452)

Hawaiian 0.0% (0)

Other 0.3% (72)

Two Or More 4.1% (883)

Hispanic 6.5% (1,395)

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Altoona is:

81.7% White with 17,569 White residents.
5.1% African American with 1,106 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 452 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 72 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 883 Two Or More residents.
6.5% Hispanic with 1,395 Hispanic residents.

Race	Altoona	IA	USA
White	81.7%	82.3%	57.4%
African American	5.1%	3.8%	11.9%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	2.1%	2.5%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%
Two Or More	4.1%	3.5%	4.3%
Hispanic	6.5%	7.3%	19.3%

Gender in Altoona

Female 53.6% (11,520)

Male 46.4% (9,975)

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Altoona is 53.6% female with 11,520 female residents.
Altoona is 46.4% male with 9,975 male residents.

Gender	Altoona	IA	USA
Female	53.6%	49.8%	50.5%
Male	46.4%	50.2%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Altoona for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (214)

9-12th Grade 2.0% (429)

High School / GED 32.0% (6,878)

Some College 20.0% (4,299)

Associate's Degree 11.0% (2,364)

Bachelor's Degree 23.0% (4,943)

Master's Degree 8.0% (1,719)

Professional Degree 2.0% (429)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (214)

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1.0% of adults in Altoona completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Altoona completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Altoona completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Altoona completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Altoona completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Altoona completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Altoona completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Altoona completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Altoona completed doctorate degree.

Education	Altoona	IA	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	3.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	32.0%	30.0%	26.0%
Some College	20.0%	20.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	23.0%	21.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	7.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Altoona, Iowa

Less than $10,000 2.5% (53,680)

$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% (37,221)

$15,000 to $24,999 2.3% (48,616)

$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% (147,621)

$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% (237,511)

$50,000 to $74,999 21.1% (453,245)

$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% (267,389)

$100,000 to $149,999 22.6% (486,163)

$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% (164,586)

$200,000 or more 11.8% (253,463)

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2.5% of households in Altoona earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Altoona earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Altoona earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Altoona earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Altoona earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.1% of households in Altoona earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Altoona earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.6% of households in Altoona earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Altoona earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.8% of households in Altoona earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Altoona	IA	USA
Less than $10,000	2.5%	4.0%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.7%	3.2%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	2.3%	6.7%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.9%	7.2%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.0%	11.3%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.1%	17.5%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.4%	14.0%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	22.6%	18.7%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.7%	8.8%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	11.8%	8.6%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Altoona, IA
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