Altoona, WI Demographics

A map of Altoona's Population by Race

Altoona, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 8,878, an increase from the 8,293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 21.5% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altoona is ranked the 109th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 111th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altoona's White Population

7,738 residents of Altoona, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altoona is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Altoona ranks 534th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 88.4% to 87.2%.

Altoona is more White than neighboring Eau Claire (85.5% White). Altoona is less White than neighboring Seymour (93.1% White), Lake Hallie (88.9% White), Chippewa Falls (91.2% White), and Fall Creek (94.7% White).

Altoona's Black Population

117 residents of Altoona, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altoona is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Altoona ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of Altoona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Altoona is more Black than neighboring Seymour (0% Black), Lake Hallie (0.5% Black), and Fall Creek (0.5% Black). Altoona is less Black than neighboring Eau Claire (1.6% Black), and Chippewa Falls (1.8% Black).

Altoona's Asian Population

95 residents of Altoona, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altoona is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Altoona ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Asian residents' share of Altoona's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.1%.

Altoona is more Asian than neighboring Chippewa Falls (0.8% Asian), and Fall Creek (0% Asian). Altoona is less Asian than neighboring Seymour (1.9% Asian), Eau Claire (5.4% Asian), and Lake Hallie (5% Asian).

Altoona's Hispanic Population

443 residents of Altoona, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altoona is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Altoona ranks 380th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Altoona's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.0%.

Altoona is more Hispanic than neighboring Seymour (2.2% Hispanic), Eau Claire (2.9% Hispanic), Lake Hallie (2.4% Hispanic), Chippewa Falls (1.9% Hispanic), and Fall Creek (3.2% Hispanic).

Altoona's Native American/Other Population

21 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Altoona ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Altoona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Altoona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seymour (0% Native American/Other), and Fall Creek (0.1% Native American/Other). Altoona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eau Claire (0.7% Native American/Other), Lake Hallie (0.3% Native American/Other), and Chippewa Falls (0.9% Native American/Other).

Altoona's Multiracial Population

464 residents of Altoona, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altoona is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Altoona ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altoona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Altoona's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.2%.

Altoona is more Multiracial than neighboring Seymour (2.8% Multiracial), Eau Claire (3.9% Multiracial), Lake Hallie (2.9% Multiracial), Chippewa Falls (3.3% Multiracial), and Fall Creek (1.5% 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.