Altona, New York
Altona: Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York
About
Altona is a CDP located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,887 and a population density of 652 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,845 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Altona
| Population : | 2,845 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Clinton County |
| Postal code : | 12910 |
| Area : | 4.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:26:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 643 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Altona is located at 44°53'18"N 73°39'21"W (44.8883700, -73.6557000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Altona decreased by 1.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,887 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,898 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,896 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,952 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,945 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,907 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,913 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,906 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,918 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,926 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,845 | -2.85% | estimation process |
Schools in Altona
College & universities near Altona, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417868 | Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES | Plattsburgh (NY) | 12901-0455 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Altona, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSP | Rouses Point station | Delaware and Pratt Sts. | RAIL |
| PLB | Plattsburgh station | Bridge and Dock Sts. | RAIL |
| PRK | Port Kent station | Hwy 373 & Back Rd | RAIL |
| SAB | St. Albans station | 40 Federal Street | RAIL |
| ESX | Essex Junction station | 29 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Altona , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 490 people.
- Altona , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 199 people.
Other cities in Clinton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | 11,823 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Peru | 6,882 | Town in New York, United States |
| Champlain | 5,579 | Town in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Beekmantown | 5,441 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Schuyler Falls | 5,100 | Town in New York state |
| Chazy | 4,114 | Town in New York, United States |
| Saranac | 3,918 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Mooers | 3,555 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Dannemora | 3,512 | Town in New York, USA |
| Russia | 2,487 | Town in New York |
| Rouses Point | 2,109 | Village in New York, United States |
| Ellenburg | 1,660 | Town |
| Cumberland Head | 1,627 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Morrisonville | 1,545 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Black Brook | 1,469 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Altona distances to largest New York cities
