Altoona, IAPublished Date: December 23, 2024Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa and has a population of 20,017. The poverty rate in Altoona is 6% and is lower than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Altoona is 6.7% while the Polk County unemployment rate is 4.5%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.8% |
| Female | | 51.2% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Altoona | | 36.1 |
| Polk | | 36.1 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Altoona | | $89,100 |
| Polk | | $78,827 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Altoona | | $247,515 |
| Polk | | $231,476 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Altoona | | $1,140 |
| Polk | | $1,060 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Altoona | | 6% |
| Polk | | 10.3% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 90%
▩ Black or African American 3.4%
▩ Asian 1.1%
▩ Native 0.6%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0.6%
▩ Hispanic 4.5%
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