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Altoona, Alabama, in Etowah county, is 44 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 112 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is in the Gadsden area. There are 984 residents in Altoona.
In Altoona, about 52% of adults are married.
Women are better represented than men in Altoona.
In 2000, Altoona had a median family income of $28,750.
Altoona folks tended to give their money ($525) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Altoona that were owner-occupied was 58%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Altoona has going for it.
In Altoona, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Altoona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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