Altoona
City in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, with 43,963 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,207 ft (368 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newburg, 1.4 miles NW.
- 43,963residents (2020 Census)
- 1,207 ftelevation · 368 m
- 9.8 sq miland area · 25.4 km²
- 4,490 / sq mipopulation density
- 16602ZIP code
About Altoona
Altoona ( al-TOO-nə) is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,963 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Altoona metropolitan area, which includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 122,823.
Altoona was established in 1849 by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Having grown around the railroad industry, the city has worked to recover from industrial decline and urban decentralization experienced in recent decades. The city is home to the Altoona Curve baseball team of the Eastern League, which is the AA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball team. They play at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona. The Altoona Symphony Orchestra has called Altoona home since 1928. Prominent landmarks include the Horseshoe Curve, the Railroaders Memorial Museum, the Juniata Shops of the Altoona Works, the Mishler Theatre, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, and the Jaffa Shrine Center.
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Living in Altoona
- Median household income
- $51,250
- Median home value
- $119,900
- Median rent
- $819/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Altoona had 43,963 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,963 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,490 per sq mi (1,734 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Altoona at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Blair County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 43,963 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.79 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5081° N, 78.4011° W |
| ZIP code | 16602 |
| Official website | altoonapa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Altoona
- Newburg1.4 mi NW
- Mill Run1.7 mi W
- Logan1.9 mi NW
- Red Hill2.3 mi NW
- Eldorado2.7 mi SW
- Lakemont3.1 mi S
- Greenwood3.2 mi NE
- East Altoona3.3 mi NE
- Juniata Gap3.5 mi NW
- Canan Station3.5 mi SW
- Elberta4.1 mi E
- Sylvan Hills4.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Altoona
What county is Altoona in?
Altoona is in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Altoona, PA?
43,963 people lived in Altoona at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Altoona, PA?
The ZIP code of Altoona is 16602.
What is the elevation of Altoona?
1,207 feet (368 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Altoona?
Newburg (1.4 mi), Mill Run (1.7 mi), Logan (1.9 mi), Red Hill (2.3 mi), Eldorado (2.7 mi).
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