Altamont, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Altamont
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 Altamont
Location in Pennsylvania
Altamont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 624 |
| • Density | 675.32/sq mi (260.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-02144 |
Altamont is a small community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics. In 2020, about 624 people lived there.
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Where is Altamont?
Altamont is located in Pennsylvania. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°47′0″N 76°13′22″W / 40.78333°N 76.22278°W.
Land Area
The community covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Altamont?
The number of people living in Altamont has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from the United States Census Bureau:
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| 2020 | 624 | — | |
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Community Life
In 2000, there were 2,689 people living in Altamont. They lived in about 305 homes. Many of these were families living together. People of different backgrounds live in Altamont, making it a diverse place.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 4.4% of the population was under 18 years old. Many adults, about 55.2%, were between 25 and 44 years old. There were also people aged 65 or older, making up about 7.5% of the population. The average age was 34 years old.
Family Incomes
In 2000, the average income for a household in Altamont was around $23,603 per year. For families, the average income was about $27,375. Some families in Altamont had lower incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Altamont (Pensilvania) para niños
