Altoona City PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

167,589

0.0298% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.4

0.686% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13%

0.249% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,911

6.63% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$137,500

4.32% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

70,911

0.312% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Altoona City PUMA, PA had a population of 168k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $54,911. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Altoona City PUMA, PA declined from 167,639 to 167,589, a −0.0298% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,497 to $54,911, a 6.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Altoona City PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), White (Hispanic) (0.914%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.537%).

2.97% of the households in Altoona City PUMA, PA 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.

99.3% of the residents in Altoona City PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Blair & Huntingdon Counties--Altoona City PUMA, PA are Juniata College (310 degrees awarded in 2021), Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (179 degrees), and Altoona Beauty School Inc (210748) (67 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Altoona City PUMA, PA was $137,500, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

Most people in Altoona City PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Altoona City PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Altoona City PUMA, PA borders Clearfield, McKean, Elk, Potter & Cameron Counties PUMA, PA, Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, Centre County PUMA, PA, Cambria County PUMA, PA, Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA, and Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Altoona City PUMA, PA is home to a population of 168k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.32% of Altoona City PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.2k people).

In 2021, there were 37.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (155k people) in Altoona City PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.14k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Altoona City PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,345 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,086 households), and German (576 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,008

Women

49.6%

84,281

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 167,289 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Altoona City PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Altoona City PUMA, PA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Altoona City PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Altoona City PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
155k ± 481
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.19k ± 299
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.14k ± 624

1.51%

Hispanic Population

2.54k people

1.51% of the people in Altoona City PUMA, PA are hispanic (2.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Altoona City PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
318 ± 437 people
Sierra Leone
179 ± 328 people
Germany
144 ± 294 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Altoona City PUMA, PA was China, the natal country of 318 Altoona City PUMA, PA residents, followed by Sierra Leone with 179 and Germany with 144.

Foreign-Born Population

1.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.2k people

1.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.31k people

As of 2021, 1.32% of Altoona City PUMA, PA residents (2.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Altoona City PUMA, PA was 1.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Altoona City PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,345 households (0.844%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,086 households (0.681%)
German
576 households (0.361%)

2.97% of the households in Altoona City PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Altoona City PUMA, PA was Spanish. 0.844% of the households in Altoona City PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,694 ± 347
Gulf War (2001-)
1,917 ± 349
Gulf War (1990s)
1,344 ± 208

Altoona City PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Altoona City PUMA, PA employs 70.9k people. The largest industries in Altoona City PUMA, PA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,855 people), Construction (4,378 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,695 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified manufacturing industries ($111,107), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($93,768), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($81,527).

Males in Altoona City PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,722. The income inequality in Altoona City PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,361

Women

48.3%

36,772

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Altoona City PUMA, PA in 2020 was 71,133 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

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Occupations

70.9k

2021 Value

−0.312%

1 Year decline

± −0.312%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Altoona City PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.312%, from 71.1k employees to 70.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Altoona City PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,459 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,029 people), and Registered nurses (1,713 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Altoona City PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.9k

2021 Value

−0.312%

1 Year decline

± −0.312%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Altoona City PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.312%, from 71.1k employees to 70.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Altoona City PUMA, PA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,855 people), Construction (4,378 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,695 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Altoona City PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Altoona City PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,875

Median earning men ± $1,169

$30,868

Median earning women ± $855

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,569), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,760), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,219).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($46,583), Public Administration ($42,061), and Information ($38,958).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Altoona City PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Altoona City PUMA, PA awarded 640 degrees. The student population of Altoona City PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 669 male students and 1,114 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Altoona City PUMA, PA are White (545 and 88.2%), followed by Black or African American (20 and 3.24%), Two or More Races (15 and 2.43%), and Hispanic or Latino (14 and 2.27%).

The largest universities in Altoona City PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Juniata College (310 and 48.4%), Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (179 and 28%), and Altoona Beauty School Inc (210748) (67 and 10.5%).

The most popular majors in Blair & Huntingdon Counties--Altoona City PUMA, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (102 and 15.9%), General Cosmetology (49 and 7.66%), and HVAC Maintenance (41 and 6.41%).

The median tuition cost in Blair & Huntingdon Counties--Altoona City PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $50,100.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Altoona City PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,783 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,783 students enrolled in Altoona City PUMA, PA, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,333 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
15 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
36 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Blair & Huntingdon Counties--Altoona City PUMA, PA was General Computer & Information Sciences with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Blair & Huntingdon Counties--Altoona City PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Juniata College
310 degrees awarded
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
179 degrees awarded
Altoona Beauty School Inc (210748)
67 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Juniata College with 310 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 203 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Altoona City PUMA, PA, which is 0.465 times less than the 437 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 545 degrees mean that there were 27.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 20 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($976) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.807% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.723% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Altoona City PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (61.1k), Some college (22.5k), and Bachelors Degree (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Altoona City PUMA, PA was $137,500 in 2021, which is 0.561 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $131,800 to $137,500, a 4.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Altoona City PUMA, PA is 73.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Altoona City PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Altoona City PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Altoona City PUMA, PA is $54,911. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Altoona City PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$137,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,895

$48,232

Median Property Taxes

±$1,278

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 Altoona City PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Altoona City PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.2% of the housing units in Altoona City PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Altoona City PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Altoona City PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Altoona City PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$54,911

Median Household Income

± $1,397

65.9k

Number of Households

± 1,623

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.9k households in Altoona City PUMA, PA grew to $54,911 from the previous year's value of $51,497.

The following chart displays the households in Altoona City PUMA, PA 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.412

2021 Wage GINI in Altoona City PUMA, PA

0.404

2020 Wage GINI in Altoona City PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Altoona City PUMA, PA was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.89% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Altoona City PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Altoona City PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Altoona City PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (8.27%)
Worked At Home (4.82%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Altoona City PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.27%) and those who worked at home (4.82%).

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

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Altoona City PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.02% of the workforce in Altoona City PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Altoona City PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Altoona City PUMA, PA (20.7k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Altoona City PUMA, PA is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Altoona City PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.26%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Altoona City PUMA, PA grew by 5.84% from 4.97% to 5.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Altoona City PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.