Altoona, KS is a small community with a total population of 347 and a population density of 695 people per square mile. It is located in southeastern Kansas, not far from larger cities like Topeka and Wichita. The area offers year-round outdoor activities to enjoy, such as hiking and camping at nearby Lake View Park, fishing at Spillman Lake, or boating on Neosho River. For those looking to shop the local businesses include the Altoona Cafe & Grill, the Twister Tire & Auto Repair Shop, and Emma's Boutique. The town also has plenty of organizations for residents to be involved in such as the 4-H Club and the Altoona Historical Society. Local sporting events can be found at Tescott High School where they host home football games and track meets throughout the year.
The population in Altoona is 347. There are 650 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Altoona is 41.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Altoona is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Altoona
- 54.1% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 30.5% are married with children
- 24.8% have children, but are single
Race in Altoona
- 88.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 9.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander