Alabama · Etowah County

Altoona Authority

Population

1,252

Median income

$43,056

Median age

41

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Altoona is a lower-income small town of 1,252 with home prices 1.8× below the Alabama median.

Population in Altoona stands at 1,252 — placing it among the smaller communities of Blount County, Alabama. Households here earn a median of $43,056.

Definition and scope

Altoona is a chartered municipality within Blount County, Alabama, Alabama. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 104 and is part of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Altoona has approximately 1,252 residents. The median age is 40.9 years. Roughly 65% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $114,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 92.3%
• Black or African American: 0.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Altoona is $43,056. Poverty rate stands at 23.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.6%. Educational attainment: 7.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Altoona:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Robbins Field. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Saint Clair County Courthouse - Ashville. Amtrak service is available at Anniston, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Altoona sits at an elevation of 913 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.