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41%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
55%
Household income NAT. AVG.
81%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexAltoonaKansasNational
Income per capita$17,669$28,478$29,829
Median household income$24,688$53,571$55,322
Median income owner occupied$31,250$67,823$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,042$32,780$35,192
Median earnings male$26,250$36,604$36,919
Median earnings female$0$24,737$26,250
Unemployment rate0.9%3.5%4.7%
Poverty level29.7%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Altoona is 41% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Altoona is 55% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Altoona is 81% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Altoona is 96% higher than the national average

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      $16,457 $24,688 $49,376
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      $35,710 $53,571 $107,142
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Altoona median earnings by income bracket

      Altoona employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.8%4.8%
      Manufacturing sector52.4%52.4%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services4.8%4.8%
      Public administration2.4%2.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.8%4.8%
      Education, health & social services9.5%9.5%
      Other19.0%19.0%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      New Albany, KS59$68,12523.1%
      Earlton, KS124$56,2501.7%
      Neodesha, KS2,127$48,54912.2%
      Fredonia, KS2,077$48,32012.7%
      Chanute, KS9,044$45,23818.2%
      Altoona, KS273$24,68855.4%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Chidester, AR273$18,06367.3%
      Russell, AR273$22,37559.6%
      Valley Springs, AR273$58,3335.4%
      Westcreek, CO273$0100.0%
      Culloden, GA273$41,00025.9%
      Altoona, KS273$24,68855.4%
      Source: The Altoona, KS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).