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 143 years ago in 1880.

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Location of Altoona on Wisconsin map.

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
Altitude : 896 feet / 273 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1881 (143 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 20:36:52 (28th March 2024)
Density : 629 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 16.82% (2010-2020)
Eau Claire County Wisconsin Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Altoona Highlighted locator map image
Eau Claire County Wisconsin Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Altoona Highlighted
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Geography

Altoona is located at 44°48'17"N 91°26'36"W (44.8046800, -91.4432100).

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Demographics

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

Altoona zip code is 54720. County name: Eau Claire, County fips: 55035

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People born in Altoona (2)

People born in Altoona, including football player Fred Thurston, dentist, YouTuber, explorer, vlogger Dustin Pfundheller, .

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Schools in Altoona

College & universities near Altoona, WI

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

Stations (10)

Amtrak & bus stations near Altoona, WI

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

Post offices near Altoona

Post Office Name City ZIP
Altoona Post Office Altoona (WI) 54720

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Altoona , Pennsylvania A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum. 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