Population Statistics for Altamont, New York in 2024
- Total population: 1,855, male: 916 and female: 939
- Median age: 42.2 years, male: 41.1 and female: 43.6
- Median household income: $112,159
- Housing units: 731 total, occupied: 718 and vacant: 13
Population by Age and Gender
In Altamont, New York, there are 248 males under 18 years old (27.1%), 487 aged 18 to 64 (53.2%), and 181 aged 65 and over (19.8%). Among females, 242 are under 18 years old (25.8%), 522 aged 18 to 64 (55.6%), and 175 aged 65 and over (18.6%).
Population Demographics by Race
Based on the latest data, the population in Altamont, New York is 89.7% (1,664 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7% (31 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 1.0% (18 people), while Asian alone makes up 0.4% (7 people).
Household Income
About 18.1% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 26.9% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 42.3% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 12.7%, report incomes over $200,000.
Households and Families
About 62.9% of households are married couples, while 4.7% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 14.6% of households, and 17.9% are non-family households.
Marital Status of Population
Overall, 53.0% of men and 51.2% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 28.9% for men and 19.3% for women. Divorce rates are 21.8% among women compared to 13.5% for men, while 7.7% of women and 4.6% of men are widowed.

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