Altoona city, Pennsylvania
Altoona city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Altoona city is a geographic entity located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 42,347. The land area covers 9.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 42,347 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 18,777 | ±451 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 21,295 | ±358 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 18,777 | ±451 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,518 | ±362 |
| Median Home Value | $119,900 | ±$4,454 |
| Median Gross Rent | $819 | ±$44 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,250 | ±$2,186 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,593 | ±$1,632 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,986 | ±906 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 19,713 | ±744 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.3% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 42,719 (2024)
ID: 173825
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MANAGER
1301 12TH ST, STE 100, ALTOONA PA 16601
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GUS Population: 120,269 (2024)
ID: 111836
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
423 ALLEGHENY STREET, STE 441A, HOLLIDAYSBURG PA 16648-2022
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Altoona | 06-12 | Altoona, PA | |
| Regular School Altoona | 06-08 | Altoona, PA | |
| Regular School Altoona | KG-05 | Altoona, PA | |
| Regular School Altoona | KG-12 | Altoona, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Altoona | 09-12 | Altoona, PA | |
| Regular School Altoona | KG-05 | Altoona, PA | |
| Regular School Altoona | KG-05 | Altoona, PA | |
| Regular School Altoona | KG-05 | Altoona, PA | |
| Regular School Altoona | 07-12 | Altoona, PA | |
| Regular School Altoona | KG-05 | Altoona, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA)
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration | City address association | 2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BOULEVARD, ALTOONA, PA, 16602 |
(814) 943-8164
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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 0.2 mi away | 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602-3616 |
8149418324
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ALTOONA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 1600 FIFTH AVENUE, ALTOONA, PA, 16602 |
(814) 946-0417
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UPMC ALTOONA
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Hospital | City address association | 620 HOWARD AVENUE, ALTOONA, PA, 16601 |
(814) 889-2011
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Altoona Beauty School Inc
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College Vocational | 0.8 mi away | 1528 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA, 16602-6039 |
8149423141
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HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | ONE FURNACE ROAD, HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA, 16648 |
(814) 695-5961
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YTI Career Institute-Altoona
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College | 1.5 mi away | 3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A, Altoona, PA, 16601 |
7177571100
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BELLWOOD ANTIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 526 MAIN ST, BELLWOOD, PA, 16617 |
(814) 742-8234
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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College | 2.4 mi away | 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA, 16601-3777 |
8149495000
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GALLITZIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 411 CONVENT STREET, GALLITZIN, PA, 16641 |
(814) 886-4041
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALTOONA 3 W, PA US, located 3.6 miles from Altoona city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 18.8° | 26.3° | 2.94" | 10.1" |
| February | 37.1° | 20.4° | 28.7° | 2.65" | 11.0" |
| March | 46.0° | 27.8° | 36.9° | 3.49" | 7.6" |
| April | 59.6° | 38.5° | 49.0° | 3.78" | 0.6" |
| May | 69.5° | 48.6° | 59.0° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.3° | 57.0° | 67.2° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 61.3° | 71.4° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 60.0° | 69.9° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.6° | 53.2° | 62.9° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.3° | 42.0° | 51.6° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.8° | 32.6° | 40.7° | 3.63" | 1.2" |
| December | 38.1° | 24.3° | 31.2° | 3.37" | 7.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Altoona city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Newburg CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Mill Run CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Red Hill CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Eldorado CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Lakemont CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201302184. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.