Altoona, WI

Census Place

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2021 Population

8,244

6.11% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.1

1.59% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.3%

9.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,598

3.08% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$178,300

3.41% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Altoona, WI had a population of 8.24k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $61,598. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Altoona, WI grew from 7,769 to 8,244, a 6.11% increase and its median household income declined from $63,556 to $61,598, a −3.08% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Altoona, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.3%), White (Hispanic) (1.32%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.31%).

None of the households in Altoona, WI 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.

99.4% of the residents in Altoona, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Altoona, WI was $178,300, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in Altoona, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Altoona, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Altoona, WI is home to a population of 8.24k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.47% of Altoona, WI residents were born outside of the country (121 people).

In 2021, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.23k people) in Altoona, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 519 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 109 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Altoona, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Altoona, WI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Altoona, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.23k ± 404
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
519 ± 266
White (Hispanic)
109 ± 104

3.61%

Hispanic Population

298 people

3.61% of the people in Altoona, WI are hispanic (298 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.47%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

121 people

3.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

286 people

As of 2021, 1.47% of Altoona, WI residents (121 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, WI was 3.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
181 ± 112
Vietnam
178 ± 104
Gulf War (1990s)
49 ± 39

Altoona, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Altoona, WI employs 4.03k people. The largest industries in Altoona, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (740 people), Retail Trade (583 people), and Manufacturing (553 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,161), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($80,161), and Transportation & Warehousing ($68,125).

Employment

Occupations

4.03k

2021 Value

± 499

19%

1 Year growth

± 15.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Altoona, WI grew at a rate of 19%, from 3.39k employees to 4.03k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Altoona, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (580 people), Production Occupations (439 people), and Management Occupations (387 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Altoona, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.03k

2021 Value

± 499

19%

1 Year growth

± 15.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Altoona, WI grew at a rate of 19%, from 3.39k employees to 4.03k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Altoona, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (740 people), Retail Trade (583 people), and Manufacturing (553 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Altoona, WI, though some of these residents may live in Altoona, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,532

Median earning men ± $2,913

$32,985

Median earning women ± $5,239

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($80,868), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,554), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,804), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,250), and Public Administration ($35,577).

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 Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 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 Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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, WI was $178,300 in 2021, which is 0.728 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $184,600 to $178,300, a 3.41% decrease. The homeownership rate in Altoona, WI is 58.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Altoona, WI have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Altoona, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$178,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,042

$2,002

Median Property Taxes

±$325

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, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.1% of the housing units in Altoona, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 3.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Altoona, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$61,598

Median Household Income

± $14,740

3.45k

Number of Households

± 475

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.45k households in Altoona, WI declined from $61,598 from the previous year's value of $63,556.

The following chart displays the households in Altoona, WI 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Altoona, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.4%)
Carpooled (14.6%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)

In 2021, 73.4% of workers in Altoona, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.6%) and those who worked at home (10.9%).

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

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Altoona, WI have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Altoona, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Altoona, WI (928 out of 8.24k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Altoona, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

95.3% of the population of Altoona, WI has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Eau Claire County, WI see 747 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.39% decrease from the previous year (798 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1002 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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747 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Eau Claire County, WI

Primary care physicians in Eau Claire County, WI see an average of 747 patients per year. This represents a 6.39% decrease from the previous year (798 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Eau Claire County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.5% were men and 45.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.67%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Altoona, WI grew by 23.5% from 3.78% to 4.67%.

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