Altoona, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
43,987
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
23.4%
Median Home
$88,500
Median Income
$41,403
Median Rent
$697
Altoona SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Altoona, PA Crime Report
939
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,162.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-12.70%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Altoona / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 939 | 2,162.1 | 1,709.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 264 | 607.9 | 306.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 22 | 50.7 | 76.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 159 | 366.1 | 191.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 675 | 1,554.3 | 1,403.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 142 | 327.0 | 182.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 481 | 1,107.6 | 1,124.2 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 52 | 119.7 | 96.8 | 219.9 |
Altoona, PA Cost Of Living
87
Altoona's Overall Cost Of Living
Altoona's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Altoona | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 91 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 119 | 111 | 100 | |
Altoona, PA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Csoldner187 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Csoldner187 | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Csoldner187 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Csoldner187 | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Altoona in Pennsylvania
Map Of Altoona, PA
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Population over time in Altoona
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 43,987 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 44,372 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 44,749 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 45,209 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 45,814 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 45,987 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 46,195 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 46,434 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 46,662 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 46,883 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Altoona
| Race | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 76.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.4% | 10.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 7.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Altoona
| Gender | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Altoona for adults over 25
| Education | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 47.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Altoona, Pennsylvania
| Income | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.0% | 15.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 6.6% | 7.7% |
