Altona, NY Demographics

A map of Altona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	321	383	59.0%	57.9%
Black	172	168	31.6%	25.4%
Hispanic	47	101	8.6%	15.3%
Asian	2	2	0.4%	0.3%
Native American/Other	2	1	0.4%	0.2%
Multiracial	0	7	0.0%	1.1%

Altona, New York has an estimated population of 544, a large decrease from the 662 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.0% White, 31.6% Black, 8.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 less racially diverse since 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 Altona, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altona is ranked the 1033rd 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). Altona was ranked the 972nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altona's White Population

321 residents of Altona, or 59.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altona is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Altona ranks 1156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's White population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. White residents' share of Altona's population has increased from 57.9% to 59.0%.

Altona is more White than neighboring Dannemora (50.1% White). Altona is less White than neighboring Mooers (100% White), West Chazy (95.7% White), Cadyville (99% White), and Morrisonville (95.6% White).

Altona's Black Population

172 residents of Altona, or 31.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altona is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Altona ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Altona's population has increased from 25.4% to 31.6%.

Altona is more Black than neighboring Mooers (0% Black), West Chazy (3.6% Black), Cadyville (0% Black), and Morrisonville (0.2% Black). Altona is less Black than neighboring Dannemora (33.1% Black).

Altona's Asian Population

2 residents of Altona, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altona is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Altona ranks 1051st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Altona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Altona is more Asian than neighboring Mooers (0% Asian), West Chazy (0% Asian), Dannemora (0.1% Asian), Cadyville (0% Asian), and Morrisonville (0% Asian).

Altona's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Altona, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altona is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Altona ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Altona's population has decreased from 15.3% to 8.6%.

Altona is more Hispanic than neighboring Mooers (0% Hispanic), West Chazy (0% Hispanic), Cadyville (1% Hispanic), and Morrisonville (0.2% Hispanic). Altona is less Hispanic than neighboring Dannemora (14% Hispanic).

Altona's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Altona, or 0.4% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Altona ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Altona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Altona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mooers (0% Native American/Other), West Chazy (0% Native American/Other), Cadyville (0% Native American/Other), and Morrisonville (0% Native American/Other). Altona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dannemora (2.5% Native American/Other).

Altona's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Altona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altona is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Altona ranks 1265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Altona's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Altona is less Multiracial than neighboring West Chazy (0.7% Multiracial), Dannemora (0.1% Multiracial), and Morrisonville (4.1% 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.