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The Town of Altamont had a population of 1,150 as of July 1, 2023. Altamont ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Altamont is located at latitude 35.4295 and longitude -85.723 in Grundy County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Altamont encompass a land area of 20.16 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Grundy County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Altamont has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Altamont is located within Commissioner District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Grundy County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,150 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 1,078 (93.7%) |
| Population in Families | 947 (82.3%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 72 ( 6.3%) |
| Population Density | 58 |
| Diversity Index2 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $40,338 |
| Average Household Income | $60,754 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 25% |
| Per Capita Income | $22,653 |
| Wealth Index5 | 46 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Low (44.2) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 483 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 375 (77.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 52 (10.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,188 |
| Average Home Value | $199,933 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 103 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 427 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Family Households | 310 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2023 | 2023-2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.03% | -0.19% |
| Households | -0.92% | -0.05% |
| Families | 0.00% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.96% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.44% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.05% |
The table below compares Altamont to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 283 | 44th |
| Population Density | # 487 | 4th |
| Median Household Income | # 435 | 14th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 155 | 31st |
| Per Capita Income | # 457 | 10th |
| Diversity Index | # 367 | 28th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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