Altamont, Illinois
Altamont: City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States
About
Altamont is a city located in the county of Effingham in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,319 and a population density of 1,645 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,350 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Altamont
| Population : | 2,350 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Effingham County |
| Postal code : | 62411 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 1.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,024 feet / 617 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 20:01:30 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,667 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Altamont is located at 39°3'43"N 88°44'53"W (39.0619900, -88.7481100).
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Official website of Altamont
Demographics
The population of Altamont increased by 1.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,319 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,315 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,314 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,307 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,297 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,303 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,295 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,290 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,291 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,339 | 2.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,350 | 0.47% | estimation process |
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Schools in Altamont
College & universities near Altamont, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Altamont, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Altamont
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Altamon Post Office | Altamont (IL) | 62411 |
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Other cities in Effingham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Effingham County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Effingham | 12,601 | City in Illinois |
| Teutopolis | 1,677 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Watson | 732 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Dieterich | 593 | Village in the United States |
| Moccasin | 465 | Township in Effingham County, Illinois |
| Beecher City | 451 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Edgewood | 427 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Holland | 411 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
| Montrose | 195 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Shumway | 192 | Village in Effingham County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Altamont distances to largest Illinois cities
