Poverty Rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania
In Altoona, Pennsylvania, an estimated 8,254 of 42,760 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 19.3%.
- How many people in Altoona, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Altoona, Pennsylvania, an estimated 8,254 of 42,760 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 59.5% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Altoona, Pennsylvania, an estimated 19.3% of 42,760 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 12.1% of 12,571,365 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 50.78% higher than the US average. In Altoona, Pennsylvania, an estimated 19.3% of 42,760 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
19.3% of 43 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
29.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
29.2% of 9 thousand people
Under 5 years
38.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
38.7% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
25.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
25.6% of 7 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
28.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
28.9% of 9 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
18% of 26 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
20.2% of 9 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
16.7% of 17 thousand people
60 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
13.4% of 10 thousand people
65 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
11.4% of 7 thousand people
- Gender
Male
17.7% Poverty Rate for men in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
17.7% of 21 thousand people
Female
20.9% Poverty Rate for women in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
20.9% of 22 thousand people
- Race
White
17.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
17.1% of 39 thousand people
Black or African American
31.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
31.5% of 1 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
29.7% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
29.7% of 37 people
Asian
61.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
61.7% of 209 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
100% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
100% of 21 people
Some other race
66.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
66.9% of 145 people
Two or more races
44.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
44.7% of 2 thousand people
Hispanic
22.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
22.3% of 784 people
White, not Hispanic
17.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
17.3% of 39 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
15.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
15.4% of 30 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
46.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
46.8% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
17.8% of 15 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
10.5% of 7 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
3.2% of 6 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
9.9% of 21 thousand people
Employed
8.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
8.7% of 19 thousand people
Male
7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
7% of 10 thousand people
Female
10.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
10.3% of 10 thousand people
Unemployed
28.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
28.6% of 1 thousand people
Male
25.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
25.8% of 774 people
Female
33.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
33.2% of 473 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
16.4% of 35 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
3.2% of 13 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
22.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
22.2% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
26.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
26.3% of 13 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
31.9% of 10 thousand people
Male
31.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
31.4% of 5 thousand people
Female
32.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
32.3% of 5 thousand people
18 to 24 years
72.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
72.3% of 883 people
25 to 34 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
17.6% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
32.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
32.8% of 990 people
45 to 54 years
38.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
38.2% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
37.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
37.7% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
20.3% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
23% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
23% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
2.3% of 3 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
43.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
43.1% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
46.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
46.7% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2022
19%