Altoona
City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Altoona is a city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, with 8,293 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 896 ft (273 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seymour, 1.4 miles N.
- 8,293residents (2020 Census)
- 896 ftelevation · 273 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.4 km²
- 1,608 / sq mipopulation density
- 54720ZIP code
About Altoona
Altoona ( al-TOO-nə) is a city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,292 at the 2020 census with an estimated population in 2022 of 9,149. The city is a railroad terminal on the Union Pacific Railroad.
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Living in Altoona
- Median household income
- $84,552
- Median home value
- $233,100
- Median rent
- $1,285/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Altoona had 8,293 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,293 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,608 per sq mi (621 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Altoona at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Eau Claire County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,293 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.16 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8000° N, 91.4401° W |
| ZIP code | 54720 |
| Official website | ci.altoona.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5501550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Altoona
- Seymour1.4 mi N
- Eau Claire3.0 mi NW
- Lake Hallie6.2 mi N
- Fall Creek8.3 mi E
- Chippewa Falls9.6 mi N
- Lake Wissota10.9 mi NE
- Elk Mound13.1 mi NW
- Rock Falls14.0 mi SW
- Eleva15.5 mi S
- Strum17.2 mi S
- Cadott17.4 mi NE
- Augusta17.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Altoona
What county is Altoona in?
Altoona is in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Altoona, WI?
8,293 people lived in Altoona at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Altoona, WI?
The ZIP code of Altoona is 54720.
What is the elevation of Altoona?
896 feet (273 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Altoona?
Seymour (1.4 mi), Eau Claire (3.0 mi), Lake Hallie (6.2 mi), Fall Creek (8.3 mi), Chippewa Falls (9.6 mi).
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