Altoona, AL Demographics

A map of Altoona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,155	862	92.3%	90.9%
Hispanic	80	34	6.4%	3.6%
Multiracial	12	27	1.0%	2.8%
Native American/Other	3	10	0.2%	1.1%
Black	2	15	0.2%	1.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Altoona, Alabama has an estimated population of 1,252, a dramatic increase from the 948 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Altoona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Altoona has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Altoona, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 14.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altoona is ranked the 287th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). Altoona was ranked the 317th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altoona's White Population

1,155 residents of Altoona, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altoona is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Altoona ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's White population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. White residents' share of Altoona's population has increased from 90.9% to 92.3%.

Altoona is more White than neighboring Walnut Grove (62.3% White), Snead (84.7% White), and Susan Moore (58.8% White). Altoona is less White than neighboring Gallant (99.2% White), and Bristow Cove (100% White).

Altoona's Black Population

2 residents of Altoona, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altoona is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Altoona ranks 464th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Black residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.2%.

Altoona is more Black than neighboring Walnut Grove (0% Black), Gallant (0% Black), Bristow Cove (0% Black), and Snead (0% Black). Altoona is less Black than neighboring Susan Moore (0.4% Black).

Altoona's Asian Population

0 residents of Altoona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altoona is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Altoona ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Altoona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Altoona's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Altoona, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altoona is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Altoona ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 135.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Altoona's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.4%.

Altoona is more Hispanic than neighboring Gallant (0% Hispanic), and Bristow Cove (0% Hispanic). Altoona is less Hispanic than neighboring Walnut Grove (29.5% Hispanic), Snead (13.5% Hispanic), and Susan Moore (40.2% Hispanic).

Altoona's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Altoona, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Altoona is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Altoona ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Altoona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walnut Grove (0% Native American/Other), Gallant (0% Native American/Other), Bristow Cove (0% Native American/Other), Snead (0.1% Native American/Other), and Susan Moore (0% Native American/Other).

Altoona's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Altoona, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altoona is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Altoona ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.0%.

Altoona is more Multiracial than neighboring Gallant (0.8% Multiracial), Bristow Cove (0% Multiracial), and Susan Moore (0.6% Multiracial). Altoona is less Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Grove (8.3% Multiracial), and Snead (1.8% 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.