Population 7,043 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Altamont
Household size in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Altamont has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Albany area, where it has 2.33 people. Household size has climbed from 2.40 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.4, Altamont is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has crept up from 43.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in Altamont, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Altamont has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Altamont
Renters in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.6% of households in Altamont rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over three in ten owners (31.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Altamont: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Altamont run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $837 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,019 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,101 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,271 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$434 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Altamont costs $1,271 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $434 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Altamont
Bachelor's degrees in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Altamont: 53.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 15.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Altamont: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. Altamont has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Altamont
| Period | Altamont | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Altamont runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Altamont compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 2.51 | 44.4 | 5.3% | 23.6% | 5.1% | 1972 | $1,271 | 53.9% | 96.1% | 4.3% |
| Guilderland Center | 2.33 | 41.7 | 1.5% | 24.5% | 9.4% | 1977 | $1,133 | 50.8% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Dunnsville | 2.51 | 45.8 | 6.4% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 1975 | $1,113 | 49.2% | 97.6% | 4.8% |
| Meadowdale | 2.39 | 53.2 | 3.0% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1954 | $1,042 | 58.6% | 96.8% | 11.4% |
| Hartmans Corners | 2.41 | 50.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.3% | 1982 | $1,142 | 36.3% | 99.8% | 5.9% |
| Voorheesville | 2.55 | 42.0 | 6.6% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 1972 | $1,366 | 54.7% | 97.6% | 4.0% |
| Guilderland | 2.18 | 41.3 | 8.1% | 63.0% | 5.2% | 1980 | $1,505 | 61.1% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| Rotterdam | 2.33 | 40.8 | 11.1% | 21.1% | 6.6% | 1958 | $1,210 | 30.3% | 94.1% | 3.1% |
| Duanesburg | 2.60 | 48.0 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 1978 | $1,280 | 33.7% | 92.7% | 7.1% |
| East Berne | 2.22 | 50.6 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 21.8% | 1968 | $1,012 | 34.9% | 98.7% | 8.0% |
| Knox | 2.47 | 47.5 | 11.0% | 7.5% | 12.5% | 1976 | $1,087 | 36.0% | 99.4% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Altamont. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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