Altoona, PA Demographics

A map of Altoona's Population by Race

Altoona, Pennsylvania had a population of 43,963 in 2020. It was 88.2% White, 4.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.7% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Altoona is the 13th 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

38,784 residents of Altoona identify as White, or 88.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Altoona larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Altoona is ranked #1198 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Altoona is less White than neighboring Newburg (89.5% White), Mill Run (88.3% White), Red Hill (92.7% White), Lakemont (92.5% White), and Eldorado (96.3% White).

Altoona's Black Population

1,828 residents of Altoona identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Altoona slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Altoona is ranked #344 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Altoona is more Black than neighboring Newburg (0% Black), Mill Run (0% Black), Red Hill (0% Black), Lakemont (1.4% Black), and Eldorado (0% Black).

Altoona's Asian Population

258 residents of Altoona identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Altoona is ranked #809 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Altoona is more Asian than neighboring Newburg (0% Asian), Mill Run (0.4% Asian), Red Hill (0% Asian), and Eldorado (0% Asian). Altoona is less Asian than neighboring Lakemont (1.8% Asian).

Altoona's Hispanic Population

770 residents of Altoona identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Altoona slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Altoona is ranked #1090 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Altoona is more Hispanic than neighboring Newburg (1.4% Hispanic), Mill Run (1.3% Hispanic), and Eldorado (0.6% Hispanic). Altoona is less Hispanic than neighboring Red Hill (3.7% Hispanic), and Lakemont (2% Hispanic).

Altoona's Native American/Other Population

240 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 Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Altoona is ranked #604 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Altoona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Eldorado (0.3% Native American/Other). Altoona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newburg (1.4% Native American/Other), and Mill Run (0.9% Native American/Other).

Altoona's Multiracial Population

2,083 residents of Altoona identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Altoona is ranked #361 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Altoona is more Multiracial than neighboring Red Hill (3.7% Multiracial), Lakemont (1.9% Multiracial), and Eldorado (2.8% Multiracial). Altoona is less Multiracial than neighboring Newburg (7.6% Multiracial), and Mill Run (9.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.