Editing Altoona, Wisconsin (section)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 805
|1900= 721
|1910= 824
|1920= 960
|1930= 1044
|1940= 1239
|1950= 1713
|1960= 2114
|1970= 2842
|1980= 4393
|1990= 5889
|2000= 6698
|2010= 6706
|2020= 8292
|estyear=2021
|estimate=8817 	
|estref=<ref name="U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/altoonacitywisconsin,US/PST045221|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Altoona, Wisconsin|access-date=September 17, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|census of 2020]],<ref name="2020-census-5501550">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census: Altoona city, Wisconsin |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US5501550&y=2020&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1 |website=data.census.gov |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref> the population was 8,293. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1,752.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,725 housing units at an average density of {{convert|787.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. Ethnically, the population was 3.2% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race. When grouping both Hispanic and non-Hispanic people together by race, the city was 89.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.5% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.6% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|other races]], and 5.1% from two or more races.

According  to the [[American Community Survey]] estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $63,556, and the median income for a family was $75,980. Male full-time workers had a median income of $51,783 versus $50,843 for female workers. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $32,966. About 8.1% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="2020-EconChar-5501550">{{cite web|title=Selected Economic Characteristics, 2020 American Community Survey: Altoona city, Wisconsin |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US5501550&y=2020&d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Data%20Profiles&tid=ACSDP5Y2020.DP03 |website=data.census.gov |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref> Of the population age 25 and over, 93.9% were high school graduates or higher and 33.8% had a bachelor's degree or higher.<ref name="2020-SocChar-5501550">{{cite web|title=Selected Social Characteristics, 2020 American Community Survey: Altoona city, Wisconsin |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US5501550&y=2020&d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Data%20Profiles&tid=ACSDP5Y2020.DP02 |website=data.census.gov |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref>

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 6,706 people, 2,883 households, and 1,775 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1442.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,288 housing units at an average density of {{convert|707.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 93.5% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5%.<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-18}}</ref>

Of the 2,883 households 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 31.3% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age was 37.4 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 6,698 people, 2,844 households, and 1,731 families living in the city. The population density was 1,638.6 people per square mile (632.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,063 housing units at an average density of 749.4 per square mile (289.2/km{{sup|2}}).  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makup]] of the city was 95.89% White, 0.40% African American, 0.58% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73%.<ref name="GR2" />

[[Image:Altoona Wisconsin-Mosque 2006-03-14.jpg|thumb|150px|The Islamic Society of Northern Wisconsin Mosque in Altoona]]
Of the 2,844 households 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 31.6% of households were one person and 14.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution was 24.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median household income was $40,394 and the median family income  was $49,441. Males had a median income of $33,505 versus $22,200 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,236. About 4.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.