Altoona, Polk County, Iowa
Altoona: City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
About
Altoona is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,541 and a population density of 598 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,503 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Altoona
| Population : | 19,503 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 50009 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 24.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 00:14:36 (4th February 2023) |
| Density : | 802 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 25.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Altoona is located at 41°38'39"N 93°27'53"W (41.6441600, -93.4646600).
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Official website of Altoona
Demographics
The population of Altoona increased by 25.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,541 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,010 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,734 | 4.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,039 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,579 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,555 | 5.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,076 | 2.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,665 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,783 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,221 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,503 | 1.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,303 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,242 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,585 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,230 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 85.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 460 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
Altoona zip code is 50009.
County name: Polk, County
fips: 19153
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $130,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,271 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $589 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $742 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,627 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,305 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,948 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 163,933 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,840 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,071 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,243 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 580 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 268 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 501 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 64 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 460 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,164.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.19 |
People born in Altoona (5)
People born in Altoona, including aerospace engineer John Houbolt, football quarterback Kyle Orton, film director Ernest Traxler, .
List
- Clyde Crabtree (American football player, teacher, coach (1905-1994)) he was born in 03/11/1905
- Jamie Solinger (American model) she was born in 01/01/1975
Schools in Altoona
College & universities near Altoona, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153375 | Grand View University | Des Moines (IA) | 50316 |
| 153588 | American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50309 |
| 153214 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-3993 |
| 153542 | UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1453 |
| 153977 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1239 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Altoona, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Altoona
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Post Office | Altoona (IA) | 50009 |
| Pleasant Hill Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50317 |
| Berwick Post Office | Berwick (IA) | 50032 |
| Bonduran Post Office | Bondurant (IA) | 50035 |
| Mitchellvill Post Office | Mitchellville (IA) | 50169 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Altoona , Pennsylvania city in Blair County, Pennsylvania with a population of 42,989 people.
- Altoona , Wisconsin city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin with a population of 8,062 people.
- Altoona , Alabama town in Etowah County, Alabama, USA with a population of 915 people.
- Altoona , Kansas city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States with a population of 371 people.
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | City in and county seat of Polk County, Iowa, United States, and Iowa federated state capital city |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | Suburb in Iowa |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | City in Polk and Dallas counties, Iowa, United States |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Altoona distances to largest Iowa cities
