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Altoona, Iowa


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Altoona, Iowa

Altoona, Iowa, in Polk county, is 8 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 131 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is in the Des Moines area. There are 10,345 residents in Altoona.

The People and Families of Altoona

In Altoona, about 63% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Altoona.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altoona had a median family income of $58,306. Most of the residents of Altoona tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Altoona.

Political Inclinations

Altoona folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Altoona Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Altoona that were owner-occupied was 71%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Altoona, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Altoona, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Altoona strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Altoona Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Altoona Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Altoona Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Altoona College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Altoona People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Altoona Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Altoona, IA

Comparing Altoona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women710
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity39
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size710

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents51
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime32

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