Altoona, Washington Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Altoona, Washington had a total population of 43, the 621st largest community in Washington. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 31.6% is notably above the national average.
Altoona Quick Facts
How Altoona Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46 | 43 | -6.5% |
How Altoona Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Altoona Rankings in Washington
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Other Cities in Wahkiakum County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Island | 1,008 | $49,438 | 25.0% | $484,800 |
| East Cathlamet | 934 | $101,221 | 22.8% | $400,000 |
| Cathlamet | 616 | $70,250 | 12.7% | $387,500 |
| Rosburg | 528 | N/A | 13.2% | $231,000 |
| Skamokawa Valley | 352 | N/A | 29.3% | $259,200 |
| Lower Elochoman | 271 | N/A | 0.0% | $464,500 |
| Grays River | 195 | $91,250 | 15.9% | N/A |
| Deep River | 147 | $62,604 | 15.7% | $442,100 |
| Upper Elochoman | 49 | $55,714 | 12.2% | $368,800 |
Cities Similar to Altoona
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 46 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Upper Elochoman | 49 | $55,714 | $368,800 | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| Malo | 35 | N/A | $297,200 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Torboy | 53 | N/A | N/A | 40.0% | 45.3% |
| Disautel | 34 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 8.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 43, Altoona's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Altoona is a small community located in Washington, within Wahkiakum County. The total population is 43. It ranks as the 621st most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.
Age Demographics
The median age in Altoona is 60.3 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Altoona. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 31.6%. This is 520% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Altoona was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Altoona, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Altoona, Washington?
Altoona, Washington has a population of 43 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Altoona, WA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Altoona — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Altoona, WA?
The ACS sample for Altoona recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Altoona, Washington?
Altoona's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Altoona, WA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Altoona — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Altoona, Washington?
25.0% of adults (25+) in Altoona hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.