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Altona, CO
Census-designated place in Boulder County, Colorado.
Population
587
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
348
ZIP codes
0
Altona and its ZIP codes
Altona at a glance
- Altona is about 6.2 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $149,327, 56% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,084,000 (about 2 times the Colorado figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Altona, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Altona, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$149,327
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$1,084,000
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
75.8%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (139), Irish Americans (61), Italian Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boulder County. PPP loans are for Altona.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,259
191,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,808
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.19B
FY 2026, $9,642 per person
How people get to work
Altona, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home29.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Altona, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,987
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
2,543
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
21.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altona, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
17.3%
U.S. 33.3% -16.0 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Altona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lazy AcresCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 5.3 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
| JamestownTown | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine Brook HillCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3 |
| SunshineCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Seven HillsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| LyonsTown | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| CrismanCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| BoulderCity | 7.2 mi | 26.9 |
| NiwotCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4 |
| ValmontCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Bark RanchCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Gold HillCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.1 |
| Mountain MeadowsCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Tall TimberCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| GunbarrelCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altona, CO in?
- Altona is in Boulder County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Altona, CO?
- About 587 people live in Altona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altona?
- Nearby places include Lazy Acres (3.6 mi), Glendale (4.8 mi), Jamestown (5.2 mi), Pine Brook Hill (5.7 mi), Sunshine (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023