Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Altona, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

415

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.3%354

Two or More

13.5%56

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%19

High School Diploma

68.2%189

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%14

Some College (1+ yr)

6.9%19

Associate's Degree

5.4%15

Bachelor's Degree

1.1%3

Master's Degree

4.3%12

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

5.4%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,600

Median Renti

$1,080

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.4%127

Renter-Occupied

10.6%15

Total Units

145

Homeownership

89.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.6%16

$50K–$100K

12.6%16

$100K–$150K

59.1%75

$150K–$200K

7.9%10

$200K–$300K

3.9%5

$500K–$1M

3.1%4

$1M+

0.8%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%4

2000–2009

9%13

1990–1999

4.8%7

1980–1989

5.5%8

1970–1979

2.1%3

1960–1969

1.4%2

1950–1959

4.8%7

1940–1949

2.1%3

1939 or earlier

67.6%98

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88%125

Electricity

11.3%16

No Fuel

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,237

Mean Household Incomei

$75,294

Per Capita Incomei

$28,161

Poverty Ratei

2.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

198

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%4

$20K–$25K

3.5%5

$25K–$30K

1.4%2

$30K–$35K

2.1%3

$35K–$40K

1.4%2

$40K–$45K

4.9%7

$50K–$60K

4.9%7

$60K–$75K

41.5%59

$75K–$100K

21.1%30

$100K–$125K

7.7%11

$125K–$150K

1.4%2

$150K–$200K

7%10

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

198

Avg. Commutei

17.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

198

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured