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The total population of Altavista is estimated to be 3,370 with 1,704 males (50.56%) and 1,666 females (49.44%). There are 38 less females than males in Altavista.
The median household income in Altavista was $38,305 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 611(1.62%) from $37,694 in 2020. This income is 51.34% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Altavista sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $58,943. Overall, the median household income for the town of Altavista stands at $38,305.
In Altavista, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $24,222 for males and $27,690 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $41,358 for males and $40,689 for females.
In Altavista, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $45,038, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $29,524.
In 2022, the population of Altavista was 3,329, a 0.60% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Altavista's population was 3,349, a decline of 0.71% compared to a population of 3,373 in 2020.
The median age in Altavista, VA is 41.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.34% were under the age of 15, 19.55% aged 15 to 29, 42.37% aged 30 to 64, 16.37% aged 65 to 84, and 4.36% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Altavista population: 62.40% are White, 36.78% are Black or African American, 0.32% are Asian and 0.50% are multiracial.