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Altona, NY
Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York.
Population
544
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
318
ZIP codes
0
Altona and its ZIP codes
Altona at a glance
- The median household income is $39,000, 55% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 (56% below New York) and median rent is $1,107 a month.
Housing and community stats
Altona, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,000
Poverty rate
50.8%
Median home value
$187,500
Median rent
$1,107/mo
Homeownership
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher
6.0%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (136), Italian Americans (30), Dominican Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Altona.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,777
31,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
How people get to work
Altona, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.0%
- Carpooled40.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Altona, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
995
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
149
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 7°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altona, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Altona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MooersCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| West ChazyCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.9 |
| ChazyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| DannemoraVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ChamplainVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| CadyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MorrisonvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Lyon MountainCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.5 |
| Rouses PointVillage | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Plattsburgh WestCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| PlattsburghCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| Cumberland HeadCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| Alburgh, VTVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| ParcCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| ChateaugayVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| RedfordCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altona, NY in?
- Altona is in Clinton County, New York.
- What is the population of Altona, NY?
- About 544 people live in Altona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altona?
- Nearby places include Mooers (6.2 mi), West Chazy (8.9 mi), Chazy (11 mi), Dannemora (12 mi), Champlain (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023