Altamont, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Altamont, Oregon is 19,844 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $56,236, the median home value is $222,600, and the median age is 36.5.
19,844
Population
2462
People / sq mi
$56,236
Median Income
$222,600
Median Home Value
Altamont covers 8.1 sq mi of land at 2462 people per square mile.
About Altamont, OR
Altamont is a city in Oregon with a population of 19,844. It ranks #34 among cities in Oregon by population. The median age is 36.5, younger than the national median. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
The median household income in Altamont is $56,236, below the US median of $74,580. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $222,600, with monthly rent averaging $998. The homeownership rate of 68.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Altamont reflects 19.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 14.5 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,236
Median Household Income
$28,379
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$222,600
Median Home Value
$998
Median Rent
68.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.4%
High School+
19.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
82.2%
Public Transit
8.1%
Work From Home
14.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
40.8%
Foreign Born
91.0%
Non-English at Home
8.2%
Veterans
16.9%
With Disability
92.1%
Health Insurance
94.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.0% |
| Public Administration | 6.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 5.9% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Altamont, Oregon has a population of 19,844 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest city in Oregon.
The median household income in Altamont, Oregon is $56,236, with 12.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Altamont, Oregon is $222,600, with median monthly rent at $998 and a homeownership rate of 68.8%.
The median age in Altamont, Oregon is 36.5 years. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.