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The City of Altamont had a population of 2,282 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Altamont is located at latitude 39.062 and longitude -88.7481 in Effingham County. The formal boundaries for the City of Altamont encompass a land area of 1.41 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Effingham County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Altamont has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Altamont is located within Township of Mound, a minor civil division (MCD) of Effingham County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,282 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,485 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $75,510 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,950 |
| Median Home Value | $129,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 937 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 692 (73.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 197 (21.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 (5.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 889 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Family Households | 579 (65.1%) |
The table below compares Altamont to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 482 | 67th |
| Population Density | # 439 | 70th |
| Median Household Income | # 584 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 884 | 40th |
| Diversity Index | # 836 | 43rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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