Altona, CO Demographics

A map of Altona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	550	460	93.7%	89.8%
Multiracial	25	15	4.3%	2.9%
Hispanic	12	19	2.0%	3.7%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	15	0.0%	2.9%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Altona, Colorado has an estimated population of 587, a large increase from the 512 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Altona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Altona has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Altona, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altona is ranked the 272nd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Altona was ranked the 283rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altona's White Population

550 residents of Altona, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altona is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Altona ranks 37th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's White population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. White residents' share of Altona's population has increased from 89.8% to 93.7%.

Altona is more White than neighboring Pine Brook Hill (78.6% White), Glendale (43.5% White), and Sunshine (77.6% White). Altona is less White than neighboring Lazy Acres (95.8% White), and Seven Hills (100% White).

Altona's Black Population

0 residents of Altona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altona is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Altona ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Altona's Asian Population

0 residents of Altona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altona is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Altona ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Altona's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Altona is less Asian than neighboring Pine Brook Hill (10.5% Asian).

Altona's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Altona, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altona is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Altona ranks 449th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Altona's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.0%.

Altona is more Hispanic than neighboring Seven Hills (0% Hispanic), and Sunshine (0% Hispanic). Altona is less Hispanic than neighboring Lazy Acres (4.2% Hispanic), Pine Brook Hill (5.3% Hispanic), and Glendale (47.8% Hispanic).

Altona's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Altona, 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 Altona is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Altona ranks 404th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Altona's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Altona, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altona is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Altona ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Altona's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.3%.

Altona is more Multiracial than neighboring Lazy Acres (0% Multiracial), and Seven Hills (0% Multiracial). Altona is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Brook Hill (5.5% Multiracial), Glendale (8.7% Multiracial), and Sunshine (22.4% 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.