2025 Compare Cities People:
Old Town, ME vs Altoona, PA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Altoona is 0% more densely populated than Old Town.
- People are 5.9% more likely to be married in Altoona.
- The Median Age is 2.9 years older in Altoona.
 Old Town, MEAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 space3
 Population - 20107,834  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock49,523285,036,114
 Population - 19908,317  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-13.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-11.0%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock4,505.693.4
 Land Area38.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Old Town, MEAltoona, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Old Town, MEAltoona, PAUnited States
 White93.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.9%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Old Town, MEAltoona, PAUnited States
 Married Population42.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.4%50.2%
 Never Married37.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.7%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households3,159  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,86180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,476  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Old Town    0 Reviews

Start Your Review of Old Town

Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

   |    Reply

I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Altoona


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.