Altoona, IA Demographics
A map of Altoona's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,679 | 85.2% |
Hispanic | 950 | 4.9% |
Black | 768 | 3.9% |
Multiracial | 744 | 3.8% |
Asian | 333 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 91 | 0.5% |
Altoona, Iowa had a population of 19,565 in 2020. It was 85.2% White, 3.9% Black, 1.7% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Altoona, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Altoona is the 27th most populous. 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's White Population
16,679 residents of Altoona identify as White, or 85.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Altoona is ranked #896 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more White than neighboring Pleasant Hill (82.7% White). Altoona is less White than neighboring Bondurant (89.6% White), Mitchellville (86.2% White), Carlisle (91.8% White), and Ankeny (86.6% White).
Altoona's Black Population
768 residents of Altoona identify as Black, or 3.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Altoona is ranked #47 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Black than neighboring Bondurant (1.6% Black), Pleasant Hill (3.5% Black), Carlisle (0.8% Black), and Ankeny (2.5% Black). Altoona is less Black than neighboring Mitchellville (4.8% Black).
Altoona's Asian Population
333 residents of Altoona identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Altoona is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Asian than neighboring Bondurant (1.4% Asian), Mitchellville (0.4% Asian), and Carlisle (0.5% Asian). Altoona is less Asian than neighboring Pleasant Hill (2.8% Asian), and Ankeny (2.4% Asian).
Altoona's Hispanic Population
950 residents of Altoona identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Altoona is ranked #233 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Hispanic than neighboring Bondurant (3.9% Hispanic), Mitchellville (4.1% Hispanic), Carlisle (3.6% Hispanic), and Ankeny (4.2% Hispanic). Altoona is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Hill (6.4% Hispanic).
Altoona's Native American/Other Population
91 residents of Altoona identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Altoona is ranked #307 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bondurant (0.4% Native American/Other), and Carlisle (0.3% Native American/Other). Altoona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mitchellville (1.9% Native American/Other), and Ankeny (0.6% Native American/Other).
Altoona's Multiracial Population
744 residents of Altoona identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Altoona is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Multiracial than neighboring Bondurant (3.1% Multiracial), Mitchellville (2.5% Multiracial), Carlisle (3% Multiracial), and Ankeny (3.7% Multiracial). Altoona is less Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Hill (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.