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Altoona is a city in Wilson County.
The community was named for Altoona, PA
The latitude of Altoona is 37.523N. The longitude is -95.661W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 830 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 483.
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$23,906National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Altoona demographic reports
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15% of Altoona residents report German ancestry, and 5% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Altoona ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Altoona was $12,534, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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4% of Altoona residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Altoona, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $381. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $441.
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Libraries in Altoona include Altoona Public Library ... View libraries
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Wilson County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Altoona political report.
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The average commute time for Altoona workers is 31 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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