Altamont, NY Demographics

A map of Altamont's Population by Race

Altamont, New York has an estimated population of 1,855, a large increase from the 1,675 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 7.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Altamont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Altamont is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Altamont, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 19.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altamont is ranked the 663rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Altamont was ranked the 688th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altamont's White Population

1,664 residents of Altamont, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altamont is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Altamont ranks 441st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Altamont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.7%.

Altamont is more White than neighboring Rotterdam (81.4% White), and Schenectady (47.5% White). Altamont is less White than neighboring Duane Lake (93.6% White), Voorheesville (91% White), and Duanesburg (100% White).

Altamont's Black Population

18 residents of Altamont, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altamont is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Altamont ranks 846th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of Altamont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Altamont is more Black than neighboring Duane Lake (0% Black), Voorheesville (0.1% Black), and Duanesburg (0% Black). Altamont is less Black than neighboring Rotterdam (3.7% Black), and Schenectady (18.7% Black).

Altamont's Asian Population

7 residents of Altamont, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altamont is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Altamont ranks 843rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Asian residents' share of Altamont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Altamont is more Asian than neighboring Duane Lake (0% Asian), and Duanesburg (0% Asian). Altamont is less Asian than neighboring Rotterdam (2.8% Asian), Voorheesville (1.3% Asian), and Schenectady (5.9% Asian).

Altamont's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Altamont, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altamont is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Altamont ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Altamont's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.7%.

Altamont is more Hispanic than neighboring Duane Lake (0% Hispanic), and Duanesburg (0% Hispanic). Altamont is less Hispanic than neighboring Rotterdam (6.3% Hispanic), Voorheesville (1.9% Hispanic), and Schenectady (12.7% Hispanic).

Altamont's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Altamont, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Altamont is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Altamont ranks 1013th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Altamont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Altamont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rotterdam (0.2% Native American/Other), Voorheesville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Schenectady (3.6% Native American/Other).

Altamont's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Altamont, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altamont is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Altamont ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Altamont's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.3%.

Altamont is more Multiracial than neighboring Duane Lake (6.4% Multiracial), Rotterdam (5.5% Multiracial), Voorheesville (5.1% Multiracial), and Duanesburg (0% Multiracial). Altamont is less Multiracial than neighboring Schenectady (11.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.