More about Altoona Altoona is a city located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 49,523. Map of Altoona and some surrounding areas Plaza and clock in the centre of downtown Altoona Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament As of 2004, Tom (Kent) Martin is Altoonas mayor. Altoona Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 49,523 people, 20,059 households, and 12,576 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,957.1/km² (5,069.7/mi²). There are 21,681 housing units at an average density of 856.8/km² (2,219.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.01% White, 2.49% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 20,059 households out of which 28.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% are non-families. 31.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.98. In the city the population is spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.5 males. The median income for a household in the city is $28,248, and the median income for a family is $36,758. Males have a median income of $28,851 versus $21,242 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,213. 17.7% of the population and 12.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday...A 40 percent chance of showers...Otherwise partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph...Becoming northeast. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening...Then becoming mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Monday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Tuesday...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Wednesday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

