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.



Educational attainment (Age 25+)

Among men: 4.8% have no degree, 9.7% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 29.3% have some college or an associate degree, 31.1% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 25.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Among women: 1.4% have no degree, 15.1% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 37.7% have some college or an associate degree, 18.4% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.



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FAQ

What was the population of Altamont in 2023?

The total population in 2023 was 1,855.

What is the median age in Altamont?

The median age is 42.2 years.

What is the median household income in Altamont?

Median household income (in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars) is $112,159.

What percentage of the population is White in Altamont?

The White population is 89.7%.

What share of the population is 65 years and over in Altamont?

Overall 19.2% of the population is 65 years old and over.

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