Altona, Illinois facts for kids
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Altona
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Altona Public Library
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Location of Altona in Knox County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Walnut Grove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 463 |
| • Density | 493.60/sq mi (190.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61414
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-01140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397949 |
Altona is a small village found in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It was once known as LaPier and Walnut Grove. In 2010, about 531 people lived there. Altona is part of the larger Galesburg area.
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History of Altona
When was Altona founded?
Altona was first established in 1834. At that time, it was called La Pier. Later, its name changed to Altona.
Geography of Altona
Where is Altona located?
Altona is located in Knox County, Illinois. According to the 2010 census, the village covers about 1 square mile (2.43 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
What is Altona's climate like?
Altona has a climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally warm, and winters are cold with snow. Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures.
People of Altona
How many people live in Altona?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 902 | — | |
| 1880 | 818 | −9.3% | |
| 1890 | 654 | −20.0% | |
| 1900 | 633 | −3.2% | |
| 1910 | 528 | −16.6% | |
| 1920 | 506 | −4.2% | |
| 1930 | 464 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 480 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 462 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 505 | 9.3% | |
| 1970 | 542 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 610 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 559 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 570 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 531 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 463 | −12.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 570 people living in Altona. These people made up 216 households and 160 families. The village had about 560 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Altona were White (99.47%). A small number were Asian (0.18%) or from other backgrounds (0.35%). About 0.88% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Who lives in Altona's households?
Out of all the households, about 32.9% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.5%) were married couples. Some households (7.9%) had a female head without a husband. About 25.9% were not families.
Almost a quarter of all households (22.7%) were individuals living alone. About 11.6% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.64 people, and each family had 3.08 people.
What are the age groups in Altona?
In 2000, about 27.0% of Altona's population was under 18 years old. About 8.8% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 26.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 24.4%. Finally, 13.2% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Altona was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Altona (Illinois) para niños
