Altoona, WI Demographics
A map of Altoona's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,332 | 88.4% |
Multiracial | 346 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 267 | 3.2% |
Asian | 181 | 2.2% |
Black | 120 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 47 | 0.6% |
Altoona, Wisconsin had a population of 8,293 in 2020. It was 88.4% White, 1.4% Black, 2.2% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.2% 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 804 places in Wisconsin, Altoona is the 111th 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
7,332 residents of Altoona identify as White, or 88.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Altoona slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Altoona is ranked #532 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more White than neighboring Eau Claire (84.8% White). Altoona is less White than neighboring Seymour (94.1% White), Lake Hallie (90.1% White), Chippewa Falls (89.2% White), and Fall Creek (92.5% White).
Altoona's Black Population
120 residents of Altoona identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Altoona is ranked #119 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Black than neighboring Seymour (0.1% Black), Lake Hallie (0.5% Black), and Fall Creek (0.1% Black). Altoona is less Black than neighboring Eau Claire (1.5% Black), and Chippewa Falls (1.8% Black).
Altoona's Asian Population
181 residents of Altoona identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Altoona is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Asian than neighboring Seymour (1.1% Asian), Chippewa Falls (1.3% Asian), and Fall Creek (0.1% Asian). Altoona is less Asian than neighboring Eau Claire (5.6% Asian), and Lake Hallie (2.4% Asian).
Altoona's Hispanic Population
267 residents of Altoona identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Altoona is ranked #375 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Hispanic than neighboring Seymour (1.9% Hispanic), Lake Hallie (2.2% Hispanic), Chippewa Falls (2.5% Hispanic), and Fall Creek (1.9% Hispanic). Altoona is less Hispanic than neighboring Eau Claire (3.3% Hispanic).
Altoona's Native American/Other Population
47 residents of Altoona identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Altoona is ranked #370 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eau Claire (0.8% Native American/Other), Lake Hallie (1.1% Native American/Other), Chippewa Falls (1% Native American/Other), and Fall Creek (0.7% Native American/Other).
Altoona's Multiracial Population
346 residents of Altoona identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Altoona roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Altoona is ranked #144 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Altoona is more Multiracial than neighboring Seymour (2.3% Multiracial), Eau Claire (3.9% Multiracial), and Lake Hallie (3.8% Multiracial). Altoona is less Multiracial than neighboring Fall Creek (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.