Altamonte Springs, FL

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2024 Population

46,116

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

36.7

0.272% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

11.9%

6.23% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$64,070

0.0562% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$293,000

11.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

26,197

0.0267% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Altamonte Springs, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.5% of the residents in Altamonte Springs, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Altamonte Springs, FL are Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology (207 degrees awarded in 2024) and City College-Altamonte Springs (46 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Altamonte Springs, FL was $293,000, and the homeownership rate was 43.2%.

Most people in Altamonte Springs, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Altamonte Springs, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Altamonte Springs, FL is home to a population of 46.1k people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 16% of Altamonte Springs, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.36k people).

In 2024, there were 2.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.3k people) in Altamonte Springs, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.78k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.5%

2024 Citizenship

91.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.5% of Altamonte Springs, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Altamonte Springs, FL was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Altamonte Springs, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Altamonte Springs, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.3k ± 1.3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.63k ± 1.25k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
7.78k ± 1.53k

30.3%

Hispanic Population

14k people

30.3% of the people in Altamonte Springs, FL are hispanic (14k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Altamonte Springs, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

16%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.36k people

17.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.99k people

As of 2024, 16% of Altamonte Springs, FL residents (7.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Altamonte Springs, FL was 17.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Altamonte Springs, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
647 ± 275
Vietnam
476 ± 149
Gulf War (1990s)
225 ± 168

Altamonte Springs, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Altamonte Springs, FL.

Health

85.4% of the population of Altamonte Springs, FL has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.6%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Altamonte Springs, FL grew by 1.49% from 14.4% to 14.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Altamonte Springs, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Altamonte Springs, FL employs 26.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Altamonte Springs, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,693 people), Retail Trade (2,584 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,519 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,865), Wholesale Trade ($62,886), and Manufacturing ($59,005).

Employment

Occupations

26.2k

2024 Value

± 1,701

0.0267%

1 Year growth

± 9.08%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Altamonte Springs, FL grew at a rate of 0.0267%, from 26.2k employees to 26.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Altamonte Springs, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,005 people), Management Occupations (2,756 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,470 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Altamonte Springs, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

26.2k

2024 Value

± 1,701

0.0267%

1 Year growth

± 9.08%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Altamonte Springs, FL grew at a rate of 0.0267%, from 26.2k employees to 26.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Altamonte Springs, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,693 people), Retail Trade (2,584 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,519 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Altamonte Springs, FL, though some of these residents may live in Altamonte Springs, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,104

Median earning men ± $3,451

$39,900

Median earning women ± $3,226

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,789), Manufacturing ($65,625), and Wholesale Trade ($63,426).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($58,156), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,606), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,985).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Altamonte Springs, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Altamonte Springs, FL awarded 253 degrees. The student population of Altamonte Springs, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 98 male students and 645 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Altamonte Springs, FL are Hispanic or Latino (99 and 39.1%), Black or African American (72 and 28.5%), White (59 and 23.3%), and Two or More Races (16 and 6.32%).

The largest universities in Altamonte Springs, FL by number of degrees awarded are Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology (207 and 81.8%) and City College-Altamonte Springs (46 and 18.2%).

The most popular majors in Altamonte Springs, FL are Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (54 and 21.3%), Phlebotamy Technician (39 and 15.4%), and Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (38 and 15%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Altamonte Springs, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 743 (13.2% men and 86.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 743 students enrolled in Altamonte Springs, FL, 13.2% men and 86.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 261 records, of which 84.3% were women and 15.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
54 degrees awarded
Radiation Therapist
28 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Altamonte Springs, FL was Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Altamonte Springs, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
207 degrees awarded
City College-Altamonte Springs
46 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology with 207 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 39 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Altamonte Springs, FL, which is 0.182 times less than the 214 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 99 degrees mean that there were 1.38 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 72 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($18,240) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($375) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,231) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Altamonte Springs, FL was $293,000 in 2024, which is 0.881 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $263,600 to $293,000, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Altamonte Springs, FL is 43.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Altamonte Springs, FL have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Altamonte Springs, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$293,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$20,008

$9,019

Median Property Taxes

±$987

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Altamonte Springs, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Altamonte Springs, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.2%

Homeownership

2024

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 43.2% of the housing units in Altamonte Springs, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Altamonte Springs, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,070

Median Household Income

± $3,600

20.9k

Number of Households

± 1,571

In 2024, the median household income of the 20.9k households in Altamonte Springs, FL declined from $64,070 from the previous year's value of $64,106.

The following chart displays the households in Altamonte Springs, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Altamonte Springs, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Worked At Home (17%)
Carpooled (8.48%)

In 2024, 70.8% of workers in Altamonte Springs, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17%) and those who carpooled to work (8.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Altamonte Springs, FL have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Altamonte Springs, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Altamonte Springs, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Altamonte Springs, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Altamonte Springs, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Altamonte Springs, FL (5.42k out of 45.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Altamonte Springs, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.