Altamont, TN Demographics

A map of Altamont's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,250	1,043	94.6%	93.4%
Multiracial	58	49	4.4%	4.4%
Black	7	1	0.5%	0.1%
Native American/Other	7	7	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	13	0.0%	1.2%

Altamont, Tennessee has an estimated population of 1,322, a large increase from the 1,117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee 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 12.6% in 2020 and 10.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altamont is ranked the 271st most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 283rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altamont's White Population

1,250 residents of Altamont, or 94.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altamont is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Altamont ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's White population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. White residents' share of Altamont's population has increased from 93.4% to 94.6%.

Altamont is more White than neighboring Beersheba Springs (89.6% White), Viola (88.9% White), and Pelham (91.8% White). Altamont is less White than neighboring Coalmont (95% White), and Gruetli-Laager (95.3% White).

Altamont's Black Population

7 residents of Altamont, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altamont is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Altamont ranks 454th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Black population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Black residents' share of Altamont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Altamont is more Black than neighboring Beersheba Springs (0% Black), Coalmont (0% Black), and Gruetli-Laager (0.1% Black). Altamont is less Black than neighboring Viola (4.9% Black), and Pelham (1.1% Black).

Altamont's Asian Population

0 residents of Altamont, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altamont is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Altamont ranks 279th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

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

Altamont is less Asian than neighboring Coalmont (0.1% Asian), and Gruetli-Laager (1.3% Asian).

Altamont's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Altamont, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altamont is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Altamont ranks 441st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Altamont's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Altamont is less Hispanic than neighboring Beersheba Springs (0.9% Hispanic), Gruetli-Laager (0.1% Hispanic), and Viola (6.3% Hispanic).

Altamont's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Altamont, or 0.5% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Altamont ranks 191st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Altamont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Altamont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beersheba Springs (0% Native American/Other), Coalmont (0% Native American/Other), Gruetli-Laager (0% Native American/Other), and Viola (0% Native American/Other). Altamont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pelham (1% Native American/Other).

Altamont's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Altamont, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altamont is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Altamont ranks 155th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altamont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Altamont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Altamont is more Multiracial than neighboring Gruetli-Laager (3.2% Multiracial), and Viola (0% Multiracial). Altamont is less Multiracial than neighboring Beersheba Springs (9.5% Multiracial), Coalmont (4.9% Multiracial), and Pelham (6.1% 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.