Altoona, WA Demographics

A map of Altoona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	43	45	100.0%	80.4%
Black	0	2	0.0%	3.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	3.6%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	3.6%
Multiracial	0	5	0.0%	8.9%

Altoona, Washington has an estimated population of 43, a large decrease from the 56 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 34.3% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altoona is ranked the 621st most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 625th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altoona's White Population

43 residents of Altoona, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altoona is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Altoona ranks 279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Altoona's population has increased from 80.4% to 100.0%.

Altoona is more White than neighboring Rosburg (86.7% White), Grays River (93.3% White), Knappa (91.8% White), and Svensen (72.2% White).

Altoona's Black Population

0 residents of Altoona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altoona is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Altoona ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Altoona is less Black than neighboring Rosburg (1.7% Black), and Svensen (15.6% 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 lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Altoona ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 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 is less Asian than neighboring Rosburg (3.2% Asian), and Knappa (1.2% Asian).

Altoona's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Altoona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altoona is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Altoona ranks 565th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Altoona is less Hispanic than neighboring Knappa (2.2% Hispanic), and Svensen (1.3% Hispanic).

Altoona's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Altoona, 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 Altoona is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Altoona ranks 112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Altoona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Svensen (1.9% Native American/Other).

Altoona's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Altoona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altoona is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Altoona ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 8.9% to 0.0%.

Altoona is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosburg (8.3% Multiracial), Grays River (6.7% Multiracial), Knappa (4.7% Multiracial), and Svensen (9.1% 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.