Demographics & People — Altoona, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,211 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 40.9 |
| Total Households | 461 |
| Family Households | 300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,154 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 603 |
| American | 394 |
| Other groups | 137 |
| English | 106 |
| Irish | 79 |
| German | 43 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 31 |
| European | 15 |
| Italian | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 1,106 |
| Spanish | 43 |
| Population 5+ | 1,151 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 28 |
| Population 18+ | 1,139 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Altoona, Alabama.