Altoona, Wisconsin
Altoona: city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
About
Altoona is a city located in the county of Eau Claire in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,706 and a population density of 524 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,062 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Altoona
| Population | 8,062 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Eau Claire County |
| Postal code | 54720 |
| Area | 12.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.8047,-91.4432 |
| Altitude | 896 feet / 273 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 16:27:46 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 629 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 16.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Altoona is located at 44°48'17"N 91°26'36"W (44.8046800, -91.4432100).
Altoona map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Altoona
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Altoona increased by 16.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,706 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,796 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,936 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,081 | 2.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,180 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,336 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,502 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,669 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,773 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,870 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,062 | 2.38% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Altoona
1Altoona City Hall
1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 54720 View details
Phone: +17158396092 | Website available
People born in Altoona (2)
People born in Altoona, including football player Fred Thurston, dentist, YouTuber, explorer, vlogger Dustin Pfundheller, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Altoona, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238810 | The Professional Hair Design Academy | Eau Claire (WI) | 54701-7633 |
| 240116 | Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire (WI) | 54701-6162 |
| 240268 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire (WI) | 54701 |
| 240417 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie (WI) | 54751 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Altoona, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
| CHP | Chippewa Falls, WI | 2750 120th Street | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| SNY | Stanley, WI | 604 South Broadway Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Altoona.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Post Office | Altoona (WI) | 54720 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Altoona, Pennsylvania A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 42,989 people.
- Altoona, Iowa city in Polk County, Iowa, United States with a population of 19,503 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 Eau Claire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Eau Claire County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 67,065 | The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. |
| Wilson | 3,353 | Village in St. |
| Augusta | 1,517 | City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin |
| Fall Creek | 1,291 | Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Seymour | 1,220 | Town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin |
| Ludington | 1,084 | Human settlement in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Union | 799 | Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Fairchild | 378 | Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin |
| Foster | 96 | Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Altoona distances to largest Wisconsin cities