Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Altoona spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 18.67 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
The education level of Altoona citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.85% of adults 25 and older in Altoona have a college degree.
The per capita income in Altoona in 2022 was $29,320, which is lower middle income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $117,280 for a family of four. However, Altoona contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Altoona home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Altoona residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Altoona include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Altoona is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
